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 was Christ to be received by His own people?
What change is thus brought about?
Why did not Christ work many miracles in His own country ?
Who appeared to accuse Christ before Herod?
What is sin declared to be?
When our friends fall asleep in death, with what words are we told to comfort one another?
Who are heirs of the promise?

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