*LIVING SEEDS DEVOTIONALS*
(Life Transforming Words)
Saturday| November 20th|21
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*BLESSED ARE THE MEEK*
_Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5_
(KJV).
What does it mean to be meek? What is the benefit of this be attitude Jesus continues to describe the Beatitudes, sayings about who is blessed and why, especially as it relates to the coming kingdom of heaven. *Now Jesus declares those who are meek to be blessed because they will inherit the earth.* The word meek does not mean weak, though that's how many misinterpret it. The word is best understood as gentleness, or a refusal to take control by brute force or manipulation. Meekness, from a Christian perspective, is about faith. It is about trusting God to win the battle in the end instead of going to extremes to win the battle on our own terms. The concept is often referred to as strength under control, rather than strength seeking control.
This is exactly backwards from the world's common understanding. Most believe the world to be controlled by those strong and ambitious enough to take what they want. The world belongs to the rich, the dominant, and the bold. Jesus flips that around. *He declares that the true inheritors of the earth are the meek* . Once again, Jesus' meaning here is in connection to those who have faith in Him. If we belong to the Lord, and if the Lord becomes king of the earth, as the Messiah will, then all those who are His will inherit the earth with Him. *Meekness is not a requirement for becoming a true Christian, but meekness is something which naturally comes from having a saving knowledge of Christ* . It should be said that true meekness takes courage; we must fight with ourselves to trust God's plan and His character. It's hard to be humble and patient when we cannot fully understand how good will win in the end. God told Aaron and Miriam in Numbers 12:3
(Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.). There are blessing attached to meek. Beloved, how meek are you. May the Lord grant you a gentle heart. Amen
*SHALL WE PRAY* Father, give me a gentle heart and humility In Jesus name
*MEDITATION* Isaiah 61:1; Psalm, Isaiah 29:19
*SURE PROPHECY* I decree 11th hour miracles into your life and destiny from today in Jesus name.
Shalom
REMAIN BLESSED
Apostle Thomas Adegbile
Senior Pastor
Revealed Life Christian Centre Akure, Nigeria
08035868741
