Christian Dominion Centre UK

  The Meek ( Matthew 5:5 ) In seeing that they were spiritually poor, and then mourning for what they had done, they then become meek.    Someone once asked me how someone who is meek can inherit the earth seeing as they are we ak. I explained that being meek doesn’t mean you’re weak, it doesn’t mean that you are shy, easily pushed around and allow people to walk all over you. T he meek are those who are humble, they’re not easily pushed around. They have a controlled strength. They are not interested in self gain and can submit to proper authority. The don’t seek to manipulate or seek the downfall of others so that they can succeed.     There are many example of this in scripture: Genesis 13:7-11 – Abraham was Lots uncle, and so by rights, he should have chosen were to go. In fact he could have just sent Lot away. Instead, for the sake of peace, he allowed Lot to choose where he wanted to go, even though he was more than likely going to choose the better land.   Numbers 12:1-9

Those Who Mourne  ( Matthew 5:4 )   On the surface this may seem like mourning in the sense of having experienced a loss. However, the people mentioned here are not mourning the loss of a loved one, they are expressing a deep regret over the circumstances they find themselves in because of sin. Having realised that they are spiritually poor and, are in need of Christ, they grieve over all that they have done. David lamented after Nathan spoke to him regarding his actions towards Bathsheba and Uriah ( Psalm 51:1-4 ). The tax collector was sorrowful, at the temple ( Luke 18:9-13 ). The prodigal son was repentant over his decision to leave home ( Luke 15:17-19 ). Recognising that we have done wrong is not enough, we need to also have regret over what we have done ( 1 Corinthians 5:2 ) The Blessing The promise for those who mourne, is that they will be comforted. This comfort is in the fact that your sins have been forgiven.  Looking back at the examples above: The prodigal son expected to