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.

After one truly receives Christ, whose life will be manifested in him?
What distinct purpose did Christ have in giving Himself for the church?
To what temple did He refer?
How intimate is His union with believers?
How enduring did He say the law is?
How is the church at the first advent described?
How does Joel describe the day of the Lord?

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