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Scripture Passage: Matthew 5:5

Matthew 5:5 says, “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”

In His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus revealed that it is not the mighty men who are blessed; it is the mighty meek.

Meekness is not weakness. Jesus was meek, yet He was a strong man. To be meek means to be yielded, to have a compliant spirit. Meekness is strength under control. When we were created, God put certain drives, instincts, and ambitions into our very natures. These are not evil in themselves, but they must yield to the Holy Spirit so that we may bring Him glory and honor.

While some believe releasing or restraining our strength will lead to control, true meekness comes after we see ourselves as poor in spirit. Once we are broken over our condition, we can develop strength under control.

Step One: Submit to the Son of God.

Matthew 11:28-30 says:

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle [meek] and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.

Jesus offers our wild spirits rest and invites us to submit to His lordship and learn true strength from Him.

Step Two: Receive the Word of God.

We cannot snatch pieces of the Bible to feed our pride or our opinions.

Adrian Rogers says, “The Bible is not meant to be interesting; it’s meant to be disturbing.”

We must welcome the Word into our lives with humility, reaching out to Jesus Christ with both hands, letting Scripture be our bridle and bit.

Step Three: Be Filled with the Spirit of God.

The Holy Spirit of God produces meekness in us; we simply bear the fruit of it.

When we are meek, we will receive our inheritance. This dynamic is explained in 2 Corinthians 6:10, which says, “...as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.”

Apply it to your life

Have you yielded to the Holy Spirit and developed a meek spirit? Take these steps today: submit to God, receive His Word, and be filled with His Spirit.

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Defining the goodness of God

-Revealed to Moses: (Exodus 33:19; 34:5-7)

• Moses’ request: “Show me Your glory.” -Exodus 33:18
• God’s promise: “All My goodness will pass before you.” -Exodus 33:19
• God’s answer: Exodus 34:5-7

-Packer’s observation:

• “Within the cluster of God’s moral perfections there is one in particular to which the term ‘goodness’ points – the quality which God specially singled out from the whole when proclaiming ‘all his goodness’ to Moses, He spoke of Himself as ‘abundant in goodness and truth’ (Exodus 34:6). This is the quality of generosity.”
• “Generosity expresses the simple wish that others should have what they need to make them happy.” -J.I. Packer, Knowing God

-Tozer’s definition:

• “The goodness of God is that which disposes Him to be kind, cordial, benevolent, and full of good will toward men. He is tenderhearted and of quick sympathy… By His nature He is inclined to bestow blessedness and He takes holy pleasure in the happiness of His people.” -A.W. Tozer, Knowledge of the Holy

-Scripture’s declaration: Psalm 84:11

How does God reveal His goodness to us?

1. Through NATURAL blessings -Psalm 145:7-9, 16-17
2. Through SPECIFIC deliverances -Psalm 107
3. Through HIS SON, Jesus -Romans 5:8; 8:32

How are we to respond to God’s goodness?

1. REPENT and receive God’s greatest good gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. -Romans 2:4
2. SURRENDER your life and future fully to the lordship of Christ. -Romans 12:1
3. CLAIM God’s promise that you will NEVER miss out on any good thing as long as you live. -Psalm 84:11

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