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.

At the beginning of His ministry, what example did Jesus set for the benefit of His followers?
What beautiful picture of home life is drawn by the Psalmist for the father who fears the Lord?
What was in the ark, under the mercy-seat?
Was there anything made without Christ?
To whom does the Sabbath belong?
How many of these beings did John see around the throne?
Why was the parable of the importunate widow given?

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