MEEKNESS. What a virtue. This is the only time that this word, in this form, is used in the Old Testament. It refers to the meekness of Royalty. Gentle leadership. Or to be oppressed. The meek or truly humble will find the guidance of the Lord in decisions pertaining to spiritual decisions. They will also find that it is easy to respond to the directions of the Spirit. Ps. 25:9 They are also destined to inherit the earth and live in great peace. The one thousand year of the Kingdom of God on this earth will be theirs. They will rule and reign with Christ. Ps. 37:11 There is a special word of assurance given to the meek of these last days. To those who will face the catastrophes that are coming on the earth in the end of the age. They are the people who seek the Lord, they seek after humility and righteousness. They will be delivered and cared for in the day of the wrath of the Lord. Humility has great benefits. Zeph. 2:3 One of the great statements of the Bible is found in the words of the Lord Jesus when He said; I AM, meek and lowly of heart. Gentleness and humility were among the great attributes of the Son of Man. Just to take upon Himself the form of flesh, had to be humbling to the greatest degree. He left heaven. He left all of His glory. He left His position and standing. He stepped out of eternity, into time. He faced temptation, as a man. Without the sacrifice of Himself, all that He had possessed, would be eternally lost to Him. The only possibility of His entrance into the realms of His eternal kingdom was as the great high priest, offering His own blood on the mercy seat of Heaven. Our finite minds fail to realize the extreme magnitude of His sacrifice and His love for all men. If we learn by His example of humility we will find rest for our souls. Peace and quietness are found in living His life. Mt. 11:29
RIGHTEOUSNESS. That which is right or just, morally, naturally or legally. He is named,< THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS>. One of the compound names of JEHOVAH expressing the fullness of His character and being. He is RIGHTEOUSNESS. A rank, a standing that is uniquely His. Without His help none other can reach such a high and holy status. The whole of the plan of salvation is to elevate those who believe in Him to equal standing with Him. After all, He is the LORD <OUR> RIGHTEOUSNESS. With the Lord in our lives, all spiritual benefits are obtainable. It is His desire to lead us in His paths of righteousness where He may impart His spirit and character into our lives. Ps. 23:3 To the whosoever will, the gates of righteousness are wide open. What a privilege to enter into His glorious presence. Ps. 118:19-20 Jesus said I AM the door. Entrance is gained through Jesus, and Jesus alone. He said; I AM the way. I AM the truth. I AM the life. By ME, men may enter into the kingdom of eternal life. He changes our unrighteousness for His glorious and beautiful righteousness. He will find a people who desire greatly to embrace His RIGHTEOUSNESS and live thereby.