Meekness Blessed

Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
 
WHAT is “meek”? Various cultures throughout the world understand meekness to be a sign of weakness, timidity, humility or honor. In each way, to be meek is to be outwardly unresponsive to circumstances that may offend or even threaten you. A meek attitude is seen as extremely submissive.
   But God has another definition for you. Meekness is a Jesus-centered strength. The apostle Paul wrote meekness is “to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all people.” (Titus 3:2) To be meek is to be polite, humble and thankful for all things. Meekness rejects responding to the world with violence, retribution, anger or pride. Kingdom meekness is having enough of Christ in us to be at peace with all unpleasant matters that come our way. In the strength of Jesus’ servant heart, we understand that even events that oppose us are under God’s authority.
   Yes, in adverse circumstances, we are prone in our sinful nature to think that God and all the world is against us. Meekness, though, turns our heart away from self-pity to realize God is guiding our lives. Meekness directs our heart to stay steady as we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28) With gratitude we understand our sovereign Lord is truly our Lord God Almighty – Savior, Son, Spirit and Father. Meekness leads to great accomplishments.
   Consider this. If Jesus had not been of a meek attitude doing the will of the Father even against his human nature, he would not have completed the Father’s work here on earth. We, then, would not have a Savior. Meekness among those persecuted for Jesus’ sake see God triumph. Many oppressors have become believers because the persecuted continued to find strength to love their enemies and pray for them.
   Yes, God does work all things for the benefit of those who love him. A heavenly meekness understands this kingdom truth. We are called to mirror the meek Savior Jesus to God’s glory even unto death if that is God’s will.   
   Great eternal blessing also comes out of meekness. “Inherit the earth” does not refer to possessing this temporary earth we live on. But Jesus points us to the earth in the new heaven and earth described in Revelation 21. Remember, you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession,  to the praise of his glory. (Ephesians 1:13-14) Your faith is a gift. God’s Spirit is deposited in you to inherit the eternal earth.
   Meekness, indeed, is strength. It Meekness furthers God’s Kingdom work as it demonstrates the power of your faith. Meekness opens your heart to know your salvation is God’s gift to be his child. You will inherit the glorious future of life eternal with Christ.
 
Psalms 25:9 He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.