Meek Is Not Weak

-February 8, 2024-

Good morning beloved, happy Thursday,

“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”

(Matthew 5:5).

The third beatitude involves meekness. The word meek is defined as “humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness; meek or self-effacing.”

The Greek word is praus, and is found three times in the Gospel of Matthew, two times it refers to Jesus. Our Savior was meek. Meek is not weak. One Greek source said the word referred to a horse that has been is broken in, among other usages.

Jesus said, “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle (or meek) and lowly of heart, and you will find rest for souls” (Matthew 11:29). Jesus set the example, He practiced what He preached.

It takes a strong person to be meek. It takes submissiveness, humility, and gentleness to be meek. Jesus submitted Himself fully to the Father and His will. God pronounced a blessing on the meek with the promise of inheriting the earth.

The Bible describes Moses as the meekest man on earth. It is something we can only achieve through the power of the Holy Spirit. Psalm 37:11 says, “But the meek shall inherit the earth, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.”

May the Lord help us to be meek before God and people. Have a blessed day. Stay safe and healthy.

Meekness is a powerful force in God service,

Dean