G-UP! Ephesians 6:13~18

13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Monday, September 20, 2010

Blessed are the Meek

Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the Meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Psalm 37:11 But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

What does it mean to be meek?
A meek person has a humble and gentle heart. He is a person who is kind and considerate to others, even to those who oppose him. He is easily approachable, not prideful or resentful, not temperamental, moody or harsh. Meekness is an outward expression of inward humility, strength and spiritual poise. It is the ultimate exercise of integrity. While others may act aggressively, the meek walks in godly peace, others may claim their rights, the meek focuses on his duties, while others may seek revenge, the meek gives way for the judgment of God. Meekness does not imply weakness or sadness. It does not mean that the person is subdued or given false modesty. But it portrays a person who willfully and joyfully considers his own life worth nothing, when compared to the greatness of God, he has experienced. The words of Paul have similar expression in Phil 3:7-11. A person is not meek because he announces he is meek. A meek person treats everyone fairly and with consistency. He does not prefer some and humiliate or embarrass others. It is easy to spot a meek person because he is usually not part of the crowd--he is set apart for the Master's use. Meekness is controlled strength and requires one to give up his ways in preference for God's ways.


Meekness in Bible
Meekness is often commended in the bible. The word meek is used about 22 times in the bible. It is one of the fruit of Holy Spirit. (Galatians 5:22 – ‘gentleness’). It is the character, Jesus himself associated with. Matthew 11:29 – “For I am gentle and humble in heart…” It is the mark of the disciples of Jesus. (Eph 4:2). Christian leaders are to be meek. (2 Timothy 2:25)

The Promise: Inheritance
What an amazing promise and reward, God gives to those who are meek! – They will inherit the earth. There are more than 200 instances of the word ‘inherit’ or its derivatives in old testament. The patriarchs and the prophets looked forward to the ‘Promise land’ as a fulfillment of great blessings. Inheritance comes as a legacy and gift. The meek will be the heirs and partakers of the Kingdom of God.

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