What if the way to true strength… is surrender? What if flourishing doesn't come through power, pride, or self-promotion—but through humility? In this message, Flourishing Through Humility, Pastor Mike Rue unpacks Jesus’ surprising words in Matthew 5:5: “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” In a culture obsessed with self-esteem, self-expression, and self-exaltation, Jesus offers a radically different path. Meekness—often misunderstood as weakness—is actually a posture of quiet strength, rooted in trust and surrender to God. From Colossians 3 to Philippians 2, Scripture shows us that humility isn’t optional for believers—it’s essential. It’s how we flourish. 🔹 Discover how humility leads to joy, freedom, and spiritual power 🔹 Learn how meekness impacts your identity, relationships, and legacy 🔹 See how Christ’s humility secured your salvation—and your future inheritance Whether you feel unseen, undervalued, or stuck striving to prove yourself, this message will help reorient your heart to the surprising strength found in surrender. Because the way up in the Kingdom… is down. 🕊️ "The meek will inherit the earth." That’s not a metaphor. That’s your future. 📖 Key Texts: Matthew 5:5 • Colossians 3:12 • 1 Peter 5:5–7 • Philippians 2:5–11 • Romans 12:17–19 • 1 Peter 1:3–5 💬 Comment below: How has God taught you to trust Him more through meekness? 👍 Like | 🔁 Share | 📲 Subscribe for more Gospel-centered teaching from Emmanuel Baptist Church #Meekness #Humility #Beatitudes #SermonOnTheMount #ChristianLiving #Matthew5 #Jesus #KingdomValues #EmmanuelBaptistChurch #MikeRue #SpiritualGrowth