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.

Why was it necessary for Christ to go away?
Whom did Christ say the Holy Spirit would glorify?
Why are they demanded now?
What sign was to follow the darkening of the sun and the moon?
Against whom do the wicked go to make war, and what is the outcome?
When afflicted, for what did he pray?
Who else appeared on this occasion?

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