Our opening scripture shows us that meekness is key in inheriting the earth. Inheriting the earth is about possessing your possession. While knowledge and faith are critical vehicles of appropriation of the blessing of the Lord in your life, He also reveals to you the supporting pillar of meekness. The word meek means being mild, gentle or not easily provoked. A closely related word is humility. It also encapsulates aspects of self-control. For instance, 1 Peter 2:23 (NIV) says about Jesus, "When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly". While having power at His disposal, He didn't fight back. That is meekness. With meekness you can't get easily provoked.

John the Baptist had some of his disciples tell him that Jesus whom he baptized was pulling masses of people to Himself. This would have provoked him to jealousy. But John said, "A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him" (John 3:27-28). After this He said a striking statement, "He must increase, but I must decrease" (John 3:30). That meant he had done his assignment, then it was Jesus' time. That was a demonstration of meekness and humility. God gives more grace to the humble (James 4:6) and with that grace you are empowered to enjoy your heritage. Embrace meekness. This virtue is cultivated in you through submitting yourself to the ministry of the word and the Holy Spirit in your life. Know certainly that meekness is not weakness but strength.