Matthew 5:5 Blessed Are the Meek

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

The word “meek” describes “an attitude of quiet, reverent and humble submission to the will and purpose of God.” The quality of “meekness” is a gentle, quiet spirit of selfless devotion to God. It is an enduring and obedient spirit that is contented with one’s lot in life as God has given. Such a one, Christ pronounces blessed. The opposite of meekness is self-will, a rebellious and complaining spirit.

The “meek” is described as one who quietly waits upon the LORD in times of hardship and adversity (Ps 37:9), frets not and envies not the wicked in his prosperity. He seeks to live his life God’s way, not acting rashly but according to God’s Word. The psalmist declares, “the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace” (Ps 37:11).

God’s peace abides and abounds in him. God promises to take care of his needs. He will have a place of refuge always on this earth. In the days of famine, he shall be satisfied. He will always have a place of service for his Lord while he lives and will reign physically on earth with Christ in the Millennium to come. Amen.