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.

In what condition are all before they are quickened with Christ?
What deliverance was thus made possible?
To whom was this covenant-promise later renewed?
What power has claimed authority to change the law of God?
What will He say to those on His right hand?
Who witnessed the laying of the foundations of the earth?
What shows that the angels sent to Abraham and Lot were real beings?

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