Blessed Are The Meek. Mathew 5 Bible Study

Mathew 5:5 says, “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Gentleness and humility are synonymous with meekness. The meek don’t insist on their own rights, they are willing to put the needs of others before their own. Contrary to what culture may teach, meekness is not weakness, it is strength under control.  Jesus is the epitome of meekness.  As Jesus was being arrested before His crucifixion, one of His disciples tried to retaliate by cutting off the High Priest servant’s ear. Jesus rebuked this disciple who was trying to defend Him. He reminded his disciple that he could have easily asked his father to send thousands of angels to protect Him in that moment (Mathew 26:53).  But Jesus chose not to. Isaiah 53:7 tells us of Jesus’ response to suffering for sins He did not commit.  It says, “He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth.”   Even though He was innocent and did not deserve to die, Jesus was focused on our need for salvation.  He was submitted to the will of the father, even to the point of death. That’s strength under control.

Verses like these sure make me pause,

and think

and repent.

Because let me tell you, I can write a book on how to insist on your own rights, be prideful, and how to defend yourself when others do you wrong.  I really can. However, the word of God shows me what I should be, and I am so grateful for grace that makes it possible!  I am praying to be meek, how about you?

Be Blessed,

Anika