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 this fulfilled?
21. Although Pilate had declared his belief in Christ's innocence, yet what cruel punishment did he inflict upon Him?
What was Messiah to do during the seventieth week?
What specifications of \"the man of sin\" are thus fully met?
What blessing does the Psalmist say attends the keeping of God's commandments?
What does the historian say of this legislation?
How does James say the rich have lived?

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