Meekness Is Not Weakness

Matthew 5:5, “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”
Isaiah 29:19, “The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.”
Sheep are mild mannered animals and are seldom considered dangerous. Jesus called those who followed him sheep. Many times if someone is meek they are thought to be weak. In fact the opposite is the case. Meekness is actually great strength under control, God’s control. To be one who trust in God and lets Him have His way requires some great things. Great faith, great commitment, and great determination on a daily basis are what are required to live a meek life before God. To be meek defies logic and goes against the grain as defined by the world. To live for God has some special requirements. When He requires sacrifice, meekness trust completely and gives willingly. When He demands obedience, meekness constrains selfish desires, crucifies personal ambition, and performs joyfully the good will of God.
What did Jesus mean when He said; the meek shall inherit the earth? I am sure there are as many definitions as there are people. I am also sure theologians the world over have a thought about this. If we live for Him our joy is filled and increases. Our pleasure is not found in personal circumstances, it is not derived from fleeting popularity, and it is not fulfilled in public success. The meek find their joy in the Lord. Therefore, the more we have of Him, the more we experience His love, and the more we know Him, the more our joy increases. It then stands to reason if we are in Him and He is in us and the world is His footstool we then also have to world at our feet. As His children He will supply our needs from His riches in heaven. Jesus was meek and yet powerful. Another way to look at meekness would be to be considered humble, gentle, mild mannered, and quite. The world thinks that shows weakness. Meekness is not a momentary decision, but a way of life. It has been said that meekness is like putting the bit in your mouth and handing the reigns to God.
I am reminded of the description of a comic book hero who was described as mild mannered and who was thought to be weak. In reality he was superman the man of steel and had power beyond belief. Jesus was meek but was not weak. We too can be meek and be filled with the power of almighty God. Philippians 4:13, “I can do all thing through Christ who strength me.”