“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” – Matthew 5:5

To be meek is not an exhortation to weakness, or submissiveness to others. This beatitude amplifies (3) “poor in spirit” as it sets forth the attitude we should have toward God, people, and circumstances. The meekness of a follower of Jesus is one that recognizes that the salvation of our physical and spiritual life is all from the grace and mercy of God.

Therefore, we are not swayed by the promises of the world, or rattled by events gone badly. To be meek is to trust God for what you do not understand and to be confidant that his will will be done.

Meekness has an underlying strength in the power of God and a passion to see His glory made manifest. A good example of this is when Jesus is being arrested in the garden of Gethsemane.

Jesus said, “Put your sword back where it belongs… Don’t you realize that I am able right now to call to my Father, and twelve companies – more, if I want them – of fighting angels would be here, battle-ready? But if I did that, how would the Scriptures come true that say this is the way it has to be?” Matthew 26:52-54(The Message)

To be meek is not to seek retaliation, to hold a grudge, or harbor inner resentment, but seeks the presence of the peace of Christ. This is a peace that dwells in the heart and flows out freely to all around. It is like a fragrant flower rooted in the mercy and grace of God.