The Lowly Will Inherit the Kingdom

 “The lowly will inherit the Kingdom.” This has been something I’ve been reflecting on deeply the past few weeks. At first, I thought being lowly was simply about being humble—and in many ways, it is. But I’ve discovered that being lowly takes on an entirely new meaning in the face of persistent adversity—moments when life presses so hard that you begin to question your perception of reality.

This builds off my last letter, where I spoke about God breaking me to rebuild me. The closer we draw to Him, the more distractions, moments of defeat, and mental spirals seem to surface. Yet through it all, God continues to refine us.

What Truly Matters
It dawned on me that nothing material truly lasts—not houses, cars, money, or even the accomplishments we strive for. That’s not to say these things have no purpose, but I had to ask myself: Can I still function without them? The only way I can truly function is by holding onto the peace of God, no matter the situation.

And it’s not just possessions—people matter deeply, too. Relationships with family, friends, mentors, and loved ones are gifts from God and bring meaning to our lives. But even people, as important as they are, cannot take the place of God Himself. If my peace depends solely on what others think, say, or do, I will always be shaken. True stability only comes when God is first, and everything else—including the people I love—flows from that foundation.

The story of Job gives language to this reality. Job was one of God’s most righteous servants, richly blessed in every way. Yet in an instant, God allowed him to be tested by the enemy. He lost possessions, children, health—everything that marked his life as secure.

Even in such suffering, Job chose to honor God.

• After losing his wealth and children, he declared:
  “Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.”
  
  

• When urged by his wife to curse God and die, he responded:

  
  “Shall we receive good from God, and not receive evil?”
  
  

Job’s response demonstrates unwavering faith—acknowledging that both blessings and hardships come from God, and choosing to praise Him regardless.

Being lowly speaks to the posture of our hearts before God. It acknowledges that we will go through battles, trials, and hardships, but those moments are meant to refine us so that God can grow us.

In Scripture, “lowly” signifies humility, meekness, and a modest spirit. It is not about having a low social status, but rather about laying down pride and cultivating a deep awareness of our dependence on God. To be lowly is to recognize our limitations and rely fully on His strength and grace.

Lowly living is not weakness—it is strength under surrender. It means choosing to trust God above all else, even when the world elevates pride, status, and self-sufficiency.

Practical Ways of Being Lowly

• Stay dependent on God
  -Begin each day acknowledging your need for His wisdom and strength.
  -Pray, read scripture, and invite Him to correct your heart when pride surfaces.
  

• Die to yourself daily
  -Surrender ego, pride, possessions, unforviness and the desire to control outcomes.
  -Ask God to help you put aside selfish ambition so His Spirit can lead you.
  

• Practice gratitude daily
  -Thank God for both blessings and trials that shape you.
  -Keep a gratitude journal with three things each day to stay grounded.
  

• Live simply
  -Be content with what you have instead of chasing “more.”
  -See possessions as tools, not measures of identity or success.
  

• Choose service over status
  -Do small acts of kindness without seeking recognition.
  -Look for unnoticed opportunities to serve at home, in your community, or at work.

Through doing this process, God has brought me to my knees—not to destroy me, but so that I wouldn’t lose sight of Him. I’ve realized that to be led by Him in all my ways requires daily surrender, not just a one-time decision.

Being lowly may look like loss, but in God’s Kingdom it’s the path to life. Jesus Himself modeled this by humbling Himself—even to the cross—so we might inherit eternity.

“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.”

-Matthew 5:5

The invitation is the same for us: to lay down pride, release control, and embrace humility so we may inherit not only the eternal Kingdom, but peace, joy, and purpose in the here and now. And in doing so, we learn to value people, possessions, and opportunities rightly—not above God, but as blessings that flow from His hand.