In Matthew 5:5 it says, “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” From my perspective, this is about open doors both ways in relationships. It’s about receptivity. It’s about love. Other things that come to mind regarding meekness are strength under control, patience, long-suffering, forbearance, gentleness, peacefulness, modesty, humility, unpretentiousness, submission, and deference, among other things. Meek people are teachable, self-controlled, yielded to God, and they follow His instructions. It’s a posture of waiting, watching, listening, receiving, and inquiring.
In James 1:19 it says to be “quick to listen, slow to speak...” In 1 Corinthians 13:9 it says, “For we know in part and prophesy in part.” No matter how smart or trained we are, we never know the full story of other people’s lives unless we take the time to meekly listen and receive them. In the same way, we don’t know more than God; therefore, we meekly come before Him and let Him bring understanding from His point of view. The blessing that comes with being meek is deeper relationships with others and with the Lord. To me, the “earth” or “world” I inherit as a result of being meek is more and more friends that last forever and a deeper revelation of God’s glorious heart of love for myself and others.
Posturing myself in meekness before the Lord in my quiet time allows me to see what love looks like and sounds like because I listen. This helps me in ministering to others with gentleness and patience, modeling myself after His personhood. Meekness allows me to align myself with God’s heart to speak His words—prophetic words that bring reconciliation, edification, exhortation, and comfort. If I align myself with God by restraining myself and letting Him take the lead, then true revelation can follow. When He speaks, I am quick to hear and slow to speak, and then I can deliver an accurate word in meekness, a foundation stone of being prophetic. When He speaks or shows me visions, I always ask for clarity and let Him define the meaning before I say anything. That is deference in meekness. This brings happiness and joy to everyone—Blessedness.
Check out my sermon from March 28, 2026 on Facebook where I expand on this further.
Bill Hernandez
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