The Happy's. Part 3

5"Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth."   Matthew 5:5  NKJV

The word Meek is best understood as "gentleness," or a refusal to take control by brute force or manipulation. Meekness, from a Christian perspective, is about faith. It is about trusting God to win the battle, instead of going to extremes to win the battle on our own. The concept is often referred to as "strength under control," rather than "strength seeking control

This is exactly opposite from the world's common understanding. Most believe the world to be controlled by those strong and ambitious enough to take what they want. They feel the world belongs to the rich, the dominant, and the bold. Jesus flips the coin over and He declares that the true inheritors of the earth are the meek. 

It should be said that true meekness takes courage; we must wrestle with ourselves to trust God's plan and His character. It's hard to be humble and patient when we cannot fully understand how good, will win in the end. It takes every bit of faith you have.

Meekness implies a humble acceptance of one's lowly position before God. By trusting in Him, the meek will inherit the blessings of God's fulfilled promises. Today, the meek may inherit scorn and ridicule from some people, but a day is coming - possibly, not too far away, when they shall inherit the earth as they reign with Jesus.

As Philippians 2:5: says:

5Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God,  7but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men.  8And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.  9Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth,  11and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

Lord Jesus, I have sinned   

I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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