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.

Can anything separate the true child of God from the love of God?
How heavy was the burden which rested on His soul on the night of His betrayal?
What shameful treatment did Christ receive from the soldiers?
What great truth therefore follows?
What is said of one who professes to know the Lord, but does not keep His commandments?
By what may we know that we have passed from death unto life?
What unites all believers under the new covenant?

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