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.

What do the heavens declare?
With whom are the children of God joint heirs?
To whom has execution of judgment been committed?
What was already at work in the church in Paul's day?
What promise did Christ make concerning His coming?
Have the worthies of old gone to their reward?
How does the prophet again speak of this time?

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