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.

With whom did the prophet Isaiah say Christ would make His grave?
Through whom is this reconciliation made?
Who made the Sabbath?
What day does the commandment say is the Lord's?
What did Christ say would he the result if the days of persecution were not shortened?
What did the dragon give this beast?
What reward awaits the true child of God?

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