Jesus was teaching from Psalm 37:11, But the meek [in the end] shall inherit the
earth and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Amplified. So who are the “meek?” Vine’s Expository Dictionary gives a definition
of those who are lowly, or humble. Strong’s Lexicon indicates the Biblical
usage of meek to include lowly in spirit or to be brought low by grief or
depressed. Depressed people are usually considered patient or long-suffering
since they don’t appear to fight back when rejected or abused. Depression is an
awful disease. Those suffering depression are the meek that deserve to be
blessed with a deep life-joy and satisfaction that only God can give. To be
meek is opposite of self-assertive, self-interest, or self-centered. True
meekness or gentleness comes from trusting God, His goodness and His control
over the situation. Meekness, or gentleness, is the result of the Holy Spirit
working in someone’s life. But the fruit
of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness,
self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23. Is
God working in your life, producing the fruit of gentleness, or meekness? If so
the promise to you is to inherit land…the earth.
RSVP: Jesus is asking you today if you are meek and
gentle, or are you self-centered and assertive? Which quality do you want in
your personality? How will you respond to Him today?
Prayer ~ Jesus, give peace and
mercy to those suffering with depression—as we all battle with it to some
degree in our lives. May You bless them and help them to find the joy in their
lives that is there…just hidden from their view.
©
2014 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All
scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise
noted.
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