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.

What would make the death of Christ in vain?
What illustration of this is given in the Bible?
Is any of this kind of work to be done on the Sabbath?
How many will receive a reward when Christ comes?
What is the last enemy to be destroyed?
Is there danger of believers losing their hold on Christ?
Why did the unjust judge answer the widow's prayer?

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