“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5
Meekness is not a common word being used in today’s speaking. If you hear the word “meek” it is usually meaning someone who is weak or very tender, but always mild.
Being meek does not make one weak. In fact it would more likely be the very opposite. One good way to see what meekness is like is seeing it as patience in the reception of injuries.
When you get injured, it is very easy to strike back to get revenge. This striking back may be physically or just with words, but either way it is with vengeance. You want to harm the person who injured you.
The world does not see any problems with this type of thinking. It is acceptable to get revenge. God, however, has stated that you are supposed to turn the other cheek and you are to leave all vengeance up to Him and in His time.
As you get injured by someone, you have two choices to make: 1) strike back, 2) let God take care of it. The hard part is God does not usually strike a person right away. You will not always see God taking out His vengeance upon that person.
This will mean you must be patient. Wait for God to do what He will do. Do not allow your anger to rise up and get the best of you.
Think of Jesus, when He was struck by the Pharisees as they were taking Him captive. He looked at them and calmly asked what wrong He had done for them to strike Him.
Most people would strike back, and many of the rest would argue quickly. Jesus was meek in that situation.
Jesus promised trouble for you in this world. He also promised He was in control and God would have His vengeance in the end. Keep yourself meek today and wait upon Him. Be patient when someone hurts you.
Everyone who is meek will inherit the earth. You will get this earth because the meek person is actually the stronger one and God will have His vengeance.
I pray today that God will strengthen you in your times of trouble; that you will look to Jesus for patience; that you will be strong in being meek; that God’s Holy Spirit will guide you and fill you with His power; and that you will bring God glory in all that you do.
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