January 14, 2002

BLESSED ARE THE MEEK

"Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth" (Matthew 5:4, KJV).

Jesus placed meekness among the qualifications for His kingdom. "In His own life and character the divine beauty of this precious grace is revealed... Through all the lowly experiences of life He consented to pass, walking among the children of men, not as a king, to demand homage, but as one whose mission it was to serve others. There was in His manner no taint of bigotry, no cold austerity. The world's Redeemer had a greater than angelic nature, yet united with His divine majesty were meekness and humility that attracted all to Himself....

"The Saviour's life on earth, through lived in the midst of conflict, was a life of peace. While angry enemies were constantly pursuing Him, He said, 'He that sent Me is with Me: the Father hath not left Me alone; for I do always those things that please Him' (John 8:29). No storm of human or satanic wrath could disturb the calm of that perfect communion with God. And He says to us, 'Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you.' 'Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest' (John 14:27; Matthew 11:29)...

"The meekness of Christ, manifested in the home, will make the inmates happy; it provokes no quarrel, gives back no angry answer, but soothes the irritated temper and diffuses a gentleness that is felt by all within its charmed circle. Wherever cherished, it makes the families of earth a part of the one great family above... Lowliness of heart, that meekness which is the fruit of abiding in Christ, is the true secret of blessing. 'He will beautify the meek with salvation' (Psalm 149:4).--Thoughts From The Mount Of Blessing, pp., 13-17.