A Great Inheritance for the Meek
Bible Commentaries: meaning of this verse
Amplified: Blessed (happy, blithesome, joyous, spiritually
prosperous—with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and
salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the meek (the
mild, patient, long-suffering), for they shall inherit the earth!
(Amplified
Bible - Lockman)
KJV: Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
NLT: God blesses those who are gentle and lowly, for the whole earth will belong to them. (New Living Translation - Tyndale House)
Philips: Happy are those who claim nothing, for the whole earth will belong to them! (New Testament in Modern English)
KJV: Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
NLT: God blesses those who are gentle and lowly, for the whole earth will belong to them. (New Living Translation - Tyndale House)
Philips: Happy are those who claim nothing, for the whole earth will belong to them! (New Testament in Modern English)
Meek doesn't mean weak
The slogan "strong enough to be gentle" comes close to defining true
meekness that is best seen in Christ. When we are meek, we will bear insults without lashing out in resentment
or retaliation. We'll thank God in every circumstance, while using every
circumstance, good or bad, as an occasion to submit to Him. Meekness
would be weakness if it meant yielding to sin. But because it stems from
goodness and godliness, it is a great strength. Even now the meek soul gets
the best out of life.
The world does not think so. It thinks that the
meek must be worsted because they will not stand upon their rights, nor
wield the sword in self-defense, nor meet men on their own terms. But,
as ever, Christ's words stand the test of experience.
When wrong is done to a meek person, he
is led by the grace of God to mourn over it,
leaves God to vindicate and avenge, and prays for the speedy coming of
the day when all wrongs shall be righted, and tears wiped. The meek man
joins his prayers with those of Christ, the supreme Sufferer, that the
Father would forgive those who do more evil than they know. With a
calm and gentle answer he turns away wrath.
The Heritage of the Earth
The meek find
more pleasure in simple joys than wrong-doers in all their wealth. Pure
hearts find wells of peace and bliss in common sights and sounds. There
is no twinge of conscience or bitter memory of wrong-doing to jar on the
sweet consent of holy song ever arising in nature.
Do not be greatly concerned when wrong is done you. Possess
your soul in patience. Hide under the wing of God. Do not let anything
rob you of your power of being glad with children, birds, flowers,
humble and innocent joys.
Without a doubt, the time is coming when the world itself will be conquered
by the meekness and gentleness of Christ and His saints. The gentle dawn
will master the blustering night; the soft-treading spring will quell
the storms of winter.
"O meek and gentle Savior, give me Your Spirit, that
I may be calm and strong in the endurance of wrong, and overcome evil
with good."
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What a great explanation of the meek and how they will inherit the earth!! There is great reward in living a meek and mild life! May you find joy and peace in Christ Jesus!!
Sharing the many blessings God has bestowed upon me! Continuing in the Joy Dare!
3 hard Eucharisteos
629. Suffering (living with physical
pain on and off in my life)
630, Having difficulty losing weight.
631, Struggling at times with
motivation/energy to do what I need to do around the house.
3 gifts woven together
632. Basket from Charleston, SC made by
a Gullah woman.
633. Poem I read
today: Woven on a heavenly loom
Woven
together on a heavenly loom
I was formed by God whilst in my mother's womb.
Then the days of my life in His book were penned
even before I was born my life was planned.
Each chapter was scribed by a God of grace
Paragraphs written before life took place.
Ev'ry moment before it came to pass
God wrote them from the first day ‘til the last.
I was formed by God whilst in my mother's womb.
Then the days of my life in His book were penned
even before I was born my life was planned.
Each chapter was scribed by a God of grace
Paragraphs written before life took place.
Ev'ry moment before it came to pass
God wrote them from the first day ‘til the last.
634. My wicker chair and ottoman! Love
to relax in it!
3 gifts inherited
635. My father’s old roll-top desk.
636. My grandmother’s old quilts
637. A great inheritance of earth now(Matt. 5:5) and heaven, when Christ returns!
A gift stacked, stashed, stilled
638. Stacked – Boxes (reminding me that
we will be moving soon)
639. Stashed - special cards and keepsakes to remind me of my loved ones.
640. Stilled - my heart (to listen to God speaking to me in His Word and in prayer)
3 gifts found in Christ
641. Salvation (Luke 15:24 because this son of mine was dead, and is
alive again – he was lost and is found!)
642. Peace
643. Hope
3 gifts close
644. My family
645. My friends
646. My Lord and Savior
Linking over at these blog hops:
Fresh Brewed Sunday(My Freshly Brewed Life)
Multitude on Mondays (A Holy Experience)
Fresh Brewed Sunday(My Freshly Brewed Life)
Multitude on Mondays (A Holy Experience)
This was a great post on meekness. I like the phrase "strong enough to be gentle." If only the world could see meekness as a quality to be sought after. I guess, it really does go against our human nature.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Shanda! It definitely isn't easy to live out the characteristics listed. It does have its rewards, though. Wishing you God's joy and blessings today!
DeleteLove this! We are currently working through the Sermon on the Mount in our series at church and just discussed "Blessed are the meek" within the beatitudes. It was a great messages and very encouraging to embrace our meekness. Thanks for this reminder and glad I found you at SDG :-) Blessings my sister!
ReplyDeleteGod's got impeccable timing, when it comes to reminding us of what we are studying or reading about. So glad you found me, too. Thanks for leaving your comment!
DeleteWonderful post.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Denise!
DeleteStrong enough to be gentle. Good words for meekness. I am seeking joy in the simple things. I long to be meek.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so glad this inspired you! God will reward you greatly, in your desire and efforts to live a life of meekness, my friend! Blessings to you, today!
DeleteI like to think of meekness as one who relies on His strength. Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteOh, so true, Barbie! We only find strength through Him! Blessings to you!
DeleteMy whole understanding of these verses changed when I learned that "meek" means "strength under control." You have echoed that understanding here. How great are these promises!
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Thank you for stopping by and sharing your direct experience of meekness. It is unfortunate that so many Christ-followers misunderstand what meekness is. It truly blesses those who following it!
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