Jesus’ simple statement, “the meek shall inherit the earth” actually weighs heavily, and fits cleanly, into accurate eschatological revelation.<\/p>\n
Intending that this word be heard by many (a crowd of witnesses, if you will), we see our Lord beginning the Sermon on the Mount with the following declaration – a declaration that has come to be known as the Beautitudes. These truly are beautiful statements, and\/but let’s read into them their prophetic intent, in light of relative scripture.<\/p>\n
Matthew 5:1-10<\/strong> It would be clarifying to note that Matt 5:17-20 (7 verses later, so effectively in the same breath) has our Lord affirming and confirming that every smallest punctuation mark of the “law” – Greek being “nomos” and, per Rabbi Paul, inclusive of all scripture, will surely be fulfilled. <\/p>\n So what’s happening here with “the meek shall inherit the earth”?<\/p>\n First, Jesus was confirming David’s declaration in Psalm 37, which also awaits fulfillment at the conclusion of this age, a season that Paul tells Timothy will be marked by increase in wickedness and evil living.<\/p>\n Psalm 37<\/strong> The “day” of verse 13 could be ascribed to any day, throughout history, when our sovereign Lord judged or judges, the wicked. History has testified to that occurrence more than once. But meanwhile, the inheritance of the earth has not yet occurred in its fulness, so wisdom would have us looking forward to Yom Yahweh, THE GREAT DAY OF THE LORD, referred to countless times in both testaments.<\/p>\n That being the case, the admonition of psalm-37-living suddenly bears more weight and significance for saints in our days. Hence, this writing.<\/p>\n SIDENOTE:<\/strong> Those two “Z” books, Zechariah and Zephaniah, present some weighty and immovable objects in the path of those promoting easy-end-age happenings on earth. “Z” corresponding to Omega, I credit our great God with a prophetic sense of purpose. Two prophets with names beginning with the final alphabetical letter, pointing towards some final days-of-this-age revelation.<\/p>\n Zephaniah 3:8-15<\/strong> (HERE’S THE REMNANT, THE REMAINING MEEK ONES WHO WILL INHERIT THE EARTH): The meek and humble of verse 12 are defined as needy, poor, depressed by circumstance – pretty much fully emptied of self, so that they are, in that state and at that time, finally equipped and ready to fully, completely, and only, trust in the Lord.<\/p>\n Do you see a somewhat painful prophetic plan here? I admit to seeing it, and even experiencing it. As I live my life, struggling with my own attitudes, my own propensities towards iniquity, and also as I function within the corporate body of Christ and are aware of the sufferings of the saints around me, I cannot help but see the Lord in it all. And through it all the joy of the Lord is our strength. <\/p>\n These are days of preparation and purification, of pruning and purpose. In His great mercy, our God is allowing life to happen to,us, so that we might learn obedience and reliance and holiness now, so,that we might make the proper choices of compliance to true biblical holiness, whether our minds or spirits agree or not. <\/p>\n We’re invited to surrender to God, without negotiation. In that, we are aligning ourselves to win, and inherit.<\/p>\n We’re told God will judge all, including (and especially) His covenant people. He’ll have compassion\/mercy on one remnant of that group – those who serve Him.<\/p>\n Psalms 135:14<\/strong> How does Peter, finally purified of self-will through his personal life journey, wrap this up? With a prophetic declaration re Yom Yahweh, and a rhetorical question:<\/p>\n 2 Peter 3:10-15<\/strong> 11 Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, 14 Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless; Peter continues with a related statement re the twisting of scriptural truth by the unlearned and unstable, to their destruction. We needn’t go there at this juncture. As the day approaches, as the darkness covers the earth, it’s a healthy reminder that our Lord is not unaware of the trying circumstances, and in fact will be utilizing those troubling (“tribulational”) circumstances to craft Kingdom in the meek ones, who will, in glorious conclusion, be equipped and ready to inherit the Kingdom He has promised to renew, when He returns and reigns on earth, from Jerusalem, with His people.<\/p>\n All scripture NKJV<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Jesus’ simple statement, “the meek shall inherit the earth” actually weighs heavily, and fits cleanly, into accurate eschatological revelation. Intending that this word be heard by many (a crowd of witnesses, if you will), we see our Lord beginning the … Continue reading
\n1 And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him.
\n2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying:
\n3 \u201cBlessed are the poor in spirit,
\nFor theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
\n4 Blessed are those who mourn,
\nFor they shall be comforted.
\n5 Blessed are the meek,
\nFor they shall inherit the earth.
\n6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
\nFor they shall be filled.
\n7 Blessed are the merciful,
\nFor they shall obtain mercy.
\n8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
\nFor they shall see God.
\n9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
\nFor they shall be called sons of God.
\n10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness\u2019 sake,
\nFor theirs is the kingdom of heaven.<\/p>\n
\n1 Do not fret because of evildoers,
\nNor be envious of the workers of iniquity.
\n2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass,
\nAnd wither as the green herb.
\n3 Trust in the Lord, and do good;
\nDwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.
\n4 Delight yourself also in the Lord,
\nAnd He shall give you the desires of your heart.
\n5 Commit your way to the Lord,
\nTrust also in Him,
\nAnd He shall bring it to pass.
\n6 He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light,
\nAnd your justice as the noonday.
\n7 Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him;
\nDo not fret because of him who prospers in his way,
\nBecause of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.
\n8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath;
\nDo not fret\u2014it only causes harm.
\n9 For evildoers shall be cut off;
\nBut those who wait on the Lord,
\nThey shall inherit the earth.
\n10 For yet a little while and the wicked shall be no more;
\nIndeed, you will look carefully for his place,
\nBut it shall be no more.
\n(AND HERE’S THE PROMISE TO THE MEEK):
\n11 But the meek shall inherit the earth,
\nAnd shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
\n12 The wicked plots against the just,
\nAnd gnashes at him with his teeth.
\n13 The Lord laughs at him,
\nFor He sees that his day is coming.<\/p>\n
\n8 \u201cTherefore wait for Me,\u201d says the Lord,
\n\u201cUntil the day I rise up for plunder;
\nMy determination is to gather the nations
\nTo My assembly of kingdoms,
\nTo pour on them My indignation,
\nAll My fierce anger;
\nAll the earth shall be devoured
\nWith the fire of My jealousy.
\n9 \u201cFor then I will restore to the peoples a pure language,
\nThat they all may call on the name of the Lord,
\nTo serve Him with one accord.
\n10 From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia
\nMy worshipers,
\nThe daughter of My dispersed ones,
\nShall bring My offering.
\n11 In that day you shall not be shamed for any of your deeds
\nIn which you transgress against Me;
\nFor then I will take away from your midst
\nThose who rejoice in your pride,
\nAnd you shall no longer be haughty
\nIn My holy mountain.<\/p>\n
\n12 I will leave in your midst
\nA meek and humble people,
\nAnd they shall trust in the name of the Lord.
\n13 The remnant of Israel shall do no unrighteousness
\nAnd speak no lies,
\nNor shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth;
\nFor they shall feed their flocks and lie down,
\nAnd no one shall make them afraid.\u201d
\n14 Sing, O daughter of Zion!
\nShout, O Israel!
\nBe glad and rejoice with all your heart,
\nO daughter of Jerusalem!
\n15 The Lord has taken away your judgments,
\nHe has cast out your enemy.
\nThe King of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst;
\nYou shall see disaster no more.<\/p>\n
\n14 For the Lord will judge His people,
\nAnd He will have compassion on His servants.<\/p>\n
\n10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. <\/p>\n
\n12 looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat?
\n13 Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth (more accurately translated RENEWED) in which righteousness dwells.<\/p>\n
\n15 and consider that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation\u2014…….(at which time <\/p>\n
\nThere’s plenty enough to chew on in this writing.<\/p>\n