APRIL 14, Psalm 37:11

The phrase “the meek shall inherit the earth” is from Psalm 37:11. The psalmist meant to say that, though the wicked may have temporary power, yet God’s true servants shall really and finally have supreme authority over the earth. The earth we live in was beautiful, given by our good God in a perfect state. But man’s sin stained it. So one day, God will make a new earth, and the meek, who shall be with God then, shall inherit the new earth!

Similarly, God’s promises also extend to those who are meek today, that:
• They are provided for (Matthew 6:33).
• They may be content (Philippians 4:11&12).
• They have peace (Isaiah 26:3).

The meek (who are also the faithful Christians) will also receive the new heaven and the new earth to come (Revelation 21:1) as their rightful possession from their Heavenly Father, when Jesus comes back to earth again. As children and heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17), the meek are the only rightful occupants of the new heaven and the new earth.

The meek may not be rich in worldly goods now, while the ungodly may dominate and increase in wealth and power. Yet the truth is that the earth belongs to the meek ones (faithful Christians), for only they have a rightful claim to it.

Thought: Are you thankful and excited about your inheritance from God?

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you so much for making me a child of Yours and a fellow heir together with Jesus Christ. I am looking forward to the return of Jesus and the new heaven and the new earth. I know many people may not believe this, but gracious Father, please grant me faith to trust in what You say in the Bible. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.