Unique Inheritance

“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”

Matthew 5:5

I’ve been spending my devotional time looking up the word meek or meekness ever since Bill challenged us to adopt a word. He told us that once we focused in on our word it would be showing itself everywhere. Of course I can’t pick a simple word like prayer or commitment; mine has to be one of those hidden words or synonymous with other words.

In the verse in Matthew 5 we read that the meek “shall inherit the earth”. Some translations use the word “humble” or “gentle” as a description of meek.

As I thought about this idea of inheriting the earth it brought me back to Sunday’s message. We are in Matthew 9 and Pastor Dave is impressing on us to take on an attribute of Jesus which is compassion. He questioned us as to what we see when we look at the multitudes? Now I may be off on this but if I inherit something my thought is I’m now responsible or a better word “burdened” to it.

Two People come to mind in scripture when I think of meekness, Jesus and Moses. Both inherited a burden and I believe their meekness brought them to a point of compassion. When I am willing to yield to the Spirit of God my thoughts of judgment towards others turn to compassion for those who wonder like sheep without a Shepherd. How about you? – Rob Russomano is a graduate of the Colony of Mercy and serves full-time at America’s Keswick

Daily Bible Reading: Isaiah 3-4; Mark 1:23-45

Quote of the day: If you’re going to worry, there’s no need to pray and if your going to pray, there’s no need to worry.Tiffany Berry

Bible Memory: With my whole heart I seek you;    let me not wander from your commandments! I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:10-11