Outcasts

Psalms 37:11 But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.


Today I was sitting in class and my world lit. professor was talking about the novella Things Fall Apart. If you haven't read it, it is about a Nigerian tribe in Africa. Our professor was explaining how missionaries came to covert the villagers, but they mostly failed. The only ones that were successfully converted were the OUTCASTS. Then, our professor even quoted the scripture above. [Psalms 37:11]. So what does that mean for us today?

Well, let's first begin with what "meek" even means. Meek means 'humble in spirit, mild, tame, lowly'. Someone who is meek does not boast or get puffed up in their pride. Someone who is meek does not brag to others to boost their ego. Someone who is meek cares about others. Someone who is meek puts themselves last. Remember the JOY (Jesus, Others, Yourself). A meek person practices that principle.

Matthew 20:16 So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

On the flip side, though, the "meek" sometimes end up being the lowest in they eyes of the world. They may be considered 'outcasts'. When this happens, rejoice! It is a good thing. If we don't blend in with the world then we must be doing something right. We are just living in this world, not of the world. Remember that. The differences in us will be what leads others to Christ. Most importantly though, the differences in us will be what keeps us saved and takes us to Heaven. The more like Jesus we become, the more unlike the world we will be. It is far worth it to endure a little ridicule from people for this short while, than to spend eternal damnation because we can't swallow our pride for the Lord.


Psalms 149:4 For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.




Lord, please help me to not be so concerned with how the world looks at me. Help me to only care about Your eyes and Your judgement- for in the end it is truly all that matters. 

-Destiny Turner