Blessed are the meek...

"...for they shall inherit the earth."

Matthew 5:5

The foot note next to meek reads:

GR gentle, forgiving, or benevolent.

The Heb. in Ps. 37: 11 characterizes as the humble those who have suffered.

11 But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

We live in a world where the successful people are aggressive...go getters...sometimes even ruthless. This scripture tells us to be the opposite...gentle and forgiving? Benevolent even, and the earth will be ours.

I don't feel meek, but I don't feel ruthless either, and honestly, it is a little intimidating to think of inheriting the earth.  What does that mean for those of us who feel less than adequate?  I hate to think of my children feeling this way also, but the truth is, sometimes we do. 

Read the whole text of

Psalm 37

(It expands on Matthew 5:5)

I almost wonder if David felt the way I do, that he was inadequate for the gifts God was willing to give him  even if he was righteous. 
But, he was wise, had hope and gives us hope in verses 25-34
25 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
26 He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.
27 Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
28 For the Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
29 The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
30 The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
31 The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.
32 The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.
33 The Lord will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
34 Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.

I truly believe God does all he can for His righteous children to seperate them from the wicked...not just in the life to come, but now.  He loves and watches after those who love Him and are His servants. They will be forever blessed, while the wicked are cut off from their presence.   He answers the prayers of the righteous and sends people into their lives to keep them on the path that will return them to Him...to peace, the path away from the wicked.  

Know you deserve peace, hope, and the love of God.

Be kind, gentle...be meek...and you will inherit the earth.

"thou shalt see it"