Why did Christ say the meek are blessed?

Answer

"Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth." Matt. 5: 5.
NOTE - This inheritance cannot be realized in this life; for here the truly meek generally have
little of earth's good things.

How was Christ to be received by His own people?
How may one know that this does not refer to the earthly sanctuary ?
What prophetic view of the judgment was given Daniel?
How had they done this?
What determines whose servants we are?
By whom were all things created?
5. Before their entrance into Canaan, what instruction did Moses give Israel concerning these things?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle