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 has Christ made it possible for righteousness to be imputed to the believer?
At His birth, what message did the angel bring to the shepherds abiding in the field?
How was the conquest of Medo-Persia by Grecia foretold in this symbolic prophecy?
What announcement immediately follows the judgment-hour message of Rev. 14: 6,7?
How had they done this?
In what words had the prophet Daniel foretold this?
What was one of Christ's parting promises to His disciples?

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