"The longstanding assumption that meekness means Chris- tians are to be quiet and weak has detrimentally affected our churches, our relationships, and, even, our public engagement. In this in-depth and faithful exposition of the third beatitude, Davy Ellison challenges that false assumption. Instead, based on Jesus' life, ministry, teaching, and example, Ellison calls us to live in true meekness. Grounded in who we are in Jesus, empowered by his Spirit, and with his mindset of humility, we are to act with inner strength for the good of others and the glory of God. If you want to be encouraged by faithful exposition that makes helpful application, you will want to read Meekness and Majesty." Juan Sanchez Senior Pastor, High Pointe Baptist Church; Author of The Leadership Formula "In a world where people either tend to be squishy and weak or shrill and mean, and where many erroneously believe 'the powerful will inherit the earth, ' Davy Ellison delivers a needed book on meekness. Through engaging illustrations, explanations, and arguments, he helps combat the misconception that meekness is weakness. This book will encourage you to walk on the Calvary Road in the footsteps of the meek and lowly Naza- Rene knowing we too who walk in meekness will one day 'inherit the earth.

'" Nate Akin Executive Director, The Pillar Network; Director, Baptist 21 "Meekness is perhaps the least talked about, but most needed virtue in our Christian culture today. In an age of celebrity pastors and leaders, Davy Ellison gives a fresh and encouraging look at the type of people Christ calls us to be. This book will challenge and convict, and point you to the upside down kingdom Christ brings." Courtney Reissig Author, Teach Me To Feel: Worshipping Through the Psalms in Every Season of Life "Let me start where Davy Ellison ends, 'The paradoxical promise remains: "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth" (Matt.5:5).' The paradoxical promise-what a great expression to summarise the theme of this very readable and accessible, but thought provoking and somewhat hard-hitting book. And how relevant the subject. Meekness is very much out of vogue, whether it be in the offices of corporate business, the hallways of political power or the arenas of professional sport.

And sadly, it is out of vogue even within the triumphalistic, ego-centred, self-absorbed lives of many in the Christian church. How few within the church, dare I say, especially amongst leaders in the church, how few are truly meek. And, possibly more soberly, how few even desire to be meek. I hope that through this book many would be willing to play the waiting game of meekness, in the expectation that the paradoxical promise is indeed true." John Bell Pastor, Covenanters Christian Church, Harare, Zimbabwe.