The Meek

"Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth." Matthew 5:5

 

Right now the world may pass them by,

These strong yet gentle souls;

But they have not escaped His eye,

Ones whom His Spirit controls.

Deference, discipline in word and deed,

Reactions yielded to Him -

Following Christ has been their creed

As self's bold way's grown dim.

 

"They shall inherit the earth," Christ said.

What paradox is this!

Sass and schemes to get ahead

Never come to know His gifts.

Blessing then goes to the meek

As their Master they reflect,

Who to foul sinners turned His cheek,

That they might know Him yet.

 

 

 

*Thank you to people like Aunt Marcia, who have illustrated this beatitude for decades.