Week 4: The Meek
Jesus declares, “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Meekness is not weakness or passivity but restrained power rooted in trust. Jesus Himself models this strength. He possesses authority yet refuses to grasp power or dominate others. Psalm 37, which Jesus quotes, says that meek people live with open hands, trusting God rather than forcing outcomes. Instead of grasping for control, security, or influence, they surrender to God’s goodness. Those who refuse to seize power will ultimately receive it, participating in God’s upside-down kingdom and restored creation, while living securely within His promises.