Matthew 5:5; Jesus said "God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole Earth"
What does this mean? I do not claim to know the mind of God. However, Jesus was Gods Son, He was also fully God and fully man, He spoke to us in ways we could understand. He gave us reason and logic when He created us. So I will give you my interpretation of what this means to me and what it could mean to you.
God blesses those who are Humble means to me that God does not revel in rewarding those who are full of themselves and think they are all they need in this world to survive. He does not revel in rewarding those who lift themselves up Higher than others in prayer and in speech. These are not examples of a humble man. A humble man realizes his faults and admits his mistakes and indiscretions to God with full knowledge that he has fallen short of the Kingdom of Heaven. A humble man also appreciates the things God does for Him and feels unworthy of even receiving that help, yet is extremely grateful that God has provided. Lastly a humble man does not justify his sins committed on himself or others but asks for forgiveness of the sins he did commit because he knows that is what God requires of us to do. So what does all that look like added up together? A humble man knows he is human and not perfect and will admit faults and confess sins in the sight of God through prayer. He is the Guy who feels he does not deserve Gods good grace and is thankful for all work that God has done in his life. Is it hard to be humble? Darn right it is, I am still learning how to do these things and have not yet been able to drop my guard and not let my Ego take a back seat to what God wants for my life, not all the way anyway but that is progress not perfection. Yet there is times I give myself undo praise and justifications for sins I commit. There is only one perfect man that ever lived or will live and that man is Jesus Christ.
"For they shall inherit the whole Earth" I have my own feelings about this. Does it mean we shall rule and becomes Kings of the Earth? Not literally but theologically I believe it is possible. What I mean is a humble man is more believable and trustworthy, therefore he ends up being the more desirable person in situations like debate, job promotions, dating situations, conflict resolutions, fund raising and lots of others areas of life we deal with on a day to day basis. In short his rewards are more meaningful and long lasting. The man who is pride and ego filled may gain more financially or force their way to the top of many different situations. Sure that is going to happen. But what are his rewards personally and emotionally? Does his position require more of his time and effort away from what really matters? So what does he end up receiving in the long run? Unhappiness, lack of fulfillment and stress. Whereas the Humble man enjoys life more completely and wholly like wanted for us. Jesus said "I came to give them life" only a humble man can follow Jesus daily and that is the reward Jesus gives him "life".
Take it from a guy who refused to be humbled by anything. If God wants you humbled you can darn sure bet He is going to do it. Luke 14:11; Jesus said, "He who exalts themselves will be humbled and those who humble themselves will be exalted." That is the solemn word of God spoken to you and to me. It is not a concept or an idea, it is a straight up promise from Jesus Christ Himself. It will happen, it did to me and continues to happen to me.
This was part of the Sermon on the Mount given by Jesus Christ. He is the one and only true Son of God who was sent to Earth to become man and teach us about Heaven and what is expected of us. He was given as a sacrifice for our sins and He died on the Cross so that we may life everlasting. He Rose again from the dead on the third day and ascended into Heaven and is seated at the Right Hand of the Father. He will come again in Glory to judge the living and the Dead and His Kingdom will have no end.
That is the Good news of Jesus Christ and whom ever shall believe in Him will have eternal life. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, so that whom ever shall believe in Him will have everlasting life and will not perish.
Who do you say Jesus is? and what does that mean to you?
Jason
