Mt. 5:5 (KJV) Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Philips: Happy are those who claim nothing, for the whole earth will belong to them!
J. Upton Dickson, wrote a book called “Cower Power,” he was thinking about founding a society called D.O.O.R.M.A.T.S. "Dependent Organization Of Really Meek And Timid Souls” The society would adopt a yellow caution light as their logo, and using Matthew 5:5, the D.O.O.R.M.A.T.S.’ motto would be, “The meek shall inherit the earth…if that’s okay with everybody.” Of course, the society didn’t last very long because Upton gave up the plan when someone objected!
Meekness?
- Broken in spirit focuses on my sinfulness.
- Meekness focuses on God’s holiness.
- Broken in spirit is negative and results in mourning.
- Meekness is positive and results in seeking righteousness.
- Meekness is power under control (under the control of the HS)
Psalm 25:9 (AV)
9 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
Psalm 37:11 (AV)
11 But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
It takes courage to inherit the earth
Abraham’s Meekness
Genesis 13:2 (AV)
2 And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.
Genesis 13:5–6 (AV)
5 And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents.
6 And the land was not able to bear them, that they might dwell together: for their substance was great, so that they could not dwell together.
Genesis 13:8–10 (AV)
8 And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren.
9 Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left.
10 And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, …..
11 Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other.
- Giving Lot a choice
- Never a complaint
Moses Meekness
Numbers 12:3 (AV)
3 (Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.)
Hebrews 11:24–26 (AV)
24 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter;
25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
26 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.
Exodus 32:31–32 (AV)
31 And Moses returned unto the LORD, and said, Oh, this people have sinned a great sin, and have made them gods of gold.
32 Yet now, if thou wilt forgive their sin--; and if not, blot me, I pray thee, out of thy book which thou hast written.
- Could have inherited Egypt
- Willing to die for Israel
David’s Meekness
Opportunity to take the kingdom from Saul
1st tine
1 Samuel 24:2 (AV)
2 Then Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and went to seek David and his men upon the rocks of the wild goats.
1 Samuel 24:3–4 (AV)
3 …..David and his men remained in the sides of the cave.
4 And the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which the LORD said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul’s robe privily.
2nd time
1 Samuel 26:5 (AV)
5 And David arose, and came to the place where Saul had pitched: and David beheld the place where Saul lay, and Abner the son of Ner, the captain of his host: and Saul lay in the trench, and the people pitched round about him.
1 Samuel 26:8–9 (AV)
8 Then said Abishai to David, God hath delivered thine enemy into thine hand this day: now therefore let me smite him, I pray thee, with the spear even to the earth at once, and I will not smite him the second time.
9 And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth his hand against the LORD’S anointed, and be guiltless?
The Man Who Is Meek
- Is not sensitive about himself
- Is not out for his own interest
- Is not on the defensive
- Is not feeling sorry for himself
- Is teachable
Blessed Are The Available
“Blessed are the meek,”..
- Deliriously joyful are the ones who believe that God can use….
• Sticks (Moses rod),
• Rocks (David),
• Spit (Jesus & the Blind Man)
All to do his will, then he can use me
Inherit the Earth
Luke 14:11 (NKJV)
11 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Meekness does not mean weakness
- Think of a wild stallion that is brought under control
- Now power that is useful under control
- Those who set their minds on riches never possess anything
- Rockefeller founder of the Standard Oil Company
- Becoming the richest man in the world
- Strongly believed that his purpose in life was to make as much money as possible
- When asked once, "How much money is enough money?" He replied, "Just a little bit more."
One who is fully satisfied independent of his circumstances is fully content
When we allow God to have full control of our lives we inherit His blessing – “The Earth”
Matthew 11:28 (AV)
28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
