Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5
Jesus preached the Beatitudes to teach us what it means to have a truly repentant heart. Meek in the Bible is not the same as weak. It literally means gentle. It is also referred to as being humble. It takes great strength to be gentle and humble. This verse relates to Psalm 37:11, which says, “But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity.” The meek humbly acknowledge their dependence on the goodness and grace of God.
From our experiences we think that the meek and humble will be oppressed and bullied. God says these are the ones to receive the earth as an inheritance. Their strength comes from their dependence upon God and not on power, worldly possessions or violence. Dependence on God enables us to acquire possessions, land and money. We will be given protection. There are many passages in the Bible which talk about God’s delight in man’s humility and lack of pride. The outcome of this is that man will be elevated in God’s sight.