Disclaimer: This is a repost from January 2021 intended for Podcast Series
” Blessed are the meek, for shall inherit the earth.” Matthew 5v 5
This is quite a well known verse and often quoted and misquoted for various purposes.
It is important that as we read this with a right understanding of the word ‘meek’. Meek does not mean weak. It does not mean deficient in courage. It does not mean lacking confidence. It does not mean the absence of power. As a matter a fact, in biblical terms, one could be meek and strong, meek and mighty, meek and confident, and meek and powerful. If anyone, Jesus could pull the “Do you know who I am?” card. But it wasn’t in his character to and it didn’t serve His purpose or the will of the Father. Jesus is our example to what being meek really means – to have a right understanding of who you are and the purpose you serve.
The meek one surrenders his strengths and powers to the control of God. It is not just about being humble but being humble in Christ. When our earthly strength or lack thereof is safely nestled in the power of our Father, when our wealth or poverty is humbly surrendered to the abundance of our Lord, and when our confidence and character is well built around our perfect Savior, we will remain meek and qualify to be co-heirs with Christ.
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