APRIL 14, Psalm 37:11

The phrase “the meek shall inherit the earth” is from Psalm 37:11. The psalmist means 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 and 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!

However, God’s promises also extend to the 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 (faithful Christians) will also receive as their rightful possession from their Heavenly Father - the new heaven and earth to come (Revelation 21:1) 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 earth.

The meek may not now be rich in worldly goods. 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 and most gracious 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 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. This I pray in Jesus name, Amen.