The Sermon on the Mount - 3

Key Lesson No. 3

 

Matthew 5:5 - “God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.”

            Some translations replace the word “humble” with the word “meek”.  Either way Jesus is speaking of a gentle, selfless, submissive spirit. This is not something man acquires naturally in most cases. It is part of the maturation process of a Christian. 

                  One of the first things we need to understand about Christianity is that it isn’t a religion, but rather a personal, very intimate relationship with the Triune God. We are to cultivate this relationship, allowing the Holy Spirit within us to lead us into all truth regarding the Father and the Son.  I don’t believe it is the natural tendency of man to be submissive to a power they cannot see or touch. The world desires for us to submit to no one, which is why some struggle so much as baby believers to defer to the Spirit’s leading. The enemy tries to disrupt our spiritual grown any way he can.

                  Verse 5 may very well be based on Psalm 37:11 which says: “The lowly will possess the land and will live in peace and prosperity.” Jesus was the epitome of humility when he was led away by the Roman soldiers in the garden. We are not to fight our battles, but submit to God with an attitude of humility, just as Jesus submits to the will of His Father. 

                  That which the meek or humble will inherit is not this current world, but rather the Kingdom of God, the world to come. That is something worth inheriting. This world is the devil’s playground. We’ll be given a brand-new world to enjoy. That is what we shall inherit from the Lord because of our gentile and humble spirit. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing.

In his name & for his glory,

Richard Keller

Bread of Life Ministries

Resources: The Reformation Study Bible - Ligonier Ministries; Grace & peace study bible -Zondervan (2021).