May 14 | Matthew 5:5
“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5)
Our world can’t understand meek. They think any form of power without control is weak. But they’re not the same. They think strength must be overwhelming. A man’s man shows off his strength and power to others.
The world is wrong. A gentle spirit accomplishes much more than an arrogant, one. When has arrogance ever achieved a positive result? The meek person has a quiet strength, knowing when to let it work for itself.
True strength isn’t in raw power. It’s in knowing how to apply the right amount to the right situation. If you use too much strength you may break something rather than adjust it. So being meek is a strength, not a weakness.
It’s one of the hardest of the Beatitudes to grasp and apply. Those who learn how to apply a quiet strength to life will inherit the earth. The Lord will give the gift of new heavens and the new earth after the end times.
The before then, those who learn how too use their power and strength properly will find that others treat them well. Jesus calls us to demonstrate this quiet strength, this humility, before others. When you use the right amount of strength for every situation, you will be blessed.
Action Step: Use your situations at work and home to hone your ability to be meek. Don’t overuse your authority and strength on others.
Lord Jesus, it’s hard for me to understand what it means to be meek. But I want to lead a blessed life in You. Teach me how to be meek and honor You and all of my relationships.
