"blessed Are The Meek"

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES

(Matthew 5:5) "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth."

(Psalms 37:11) "But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace."

(James 3:13) "Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom."

(Mathew 11:28-30) (28) "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." (29) "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls." (30) "For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

(Psalms 25:9) "The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way."

(1 Peter 3:15) "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:"

(Titus 3:2) "To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men."

(Colossians 3:12) "Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;"

(Isaiah 29:19) "The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel."

(Galatians 5:22-23) (22) "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, (23) "Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law."

PREFACE SUMMARY

Dear readers, have you ever felt like you were being tested to your core and wondered if you were being singled out for suffering or why some people seem to get away with doing wrong and even prosper in their wrongdoing?

I have often had these thoughts and hoped that God was not watching. Unfortunately, in reality, when we see the immorality, divorce, and backbiting among God's people, it can be discouraging.

If we looked at all of this with our human reasoning, we might question the mercy and justice of a loving God. However, we must ask ourselves: who are the meek, and why did Jesus say they would inherit the earth?

According to Matthew Henry's Commentary, the meek quietly submit themselves to God, follow his directions, comply with his designs, and are gentle toward all people. Being meek means being pliable, teachable, and submissive to those in authority over us.

Meekness is the fruit of God working in us by his Holy Spirit to conform us to the image of his Son. With this fruit working in us, we will begin to have a new outlook on life and see things the way God does, including how we view our fellow human beings.

When we put our trust in the Lord and give him preeminence in our lives, our attitude will change into Godly sorrow, which will soften our hearts and make us more receptive to the working of his Holy Spirit within us.

WHO ARE THE MEEK?

Dear Readers, did you know humility is not just about describing someone as weak but also beloved? A meek person is pliable, teachable, and submissive to those in authority. The Lord God is at work in our inner selves to produce the image of his Son in us, and humility allows us to accept instruction.

Did you also know that a meek person can endure trials, even if it means embarrassment, pain, or loss? They can remain patient through trials because they know that God loves them and is sovereign over all creation. Being loved, having a child-like attitude, and being meek allow us to bear insults from others and remain calm while others get angry.

We learn to leave vengeance to God while remaining calm and trustworthy in our calling. Jesus said that the meek will inherit the Earth because they are satisfied with what they have and thank God for it. (Psalms 37:16) “A little that a righteous man has is better than the riches of the wicked.”

Sometimes, life seems unfair, and we are bound to face trials and tests designed to produce Godly character. Through these trials, we gain valuable knowledge and experience.

Let us not forget to live confidently and patiently. It is valuable for us to help someone else who may be going through hardships; many people get their breakthroughs by observing how we endure setbacks in life.

God is more concerned about building our character than the complex trials that tear at the fabric of our souls. Our reputation is what people think about us, but our character defines us, especially in God's eyes. Press on with the attitude of endurance, for the prize is not given to the swift or the strong but to those who finish the race.