In order to place this previously typed message in the right place in the context of the Beatitudes I had to learn how to transfer documents on the computer. In the process of doing this, and I am really not sure how it happened I came across a interesting study on the Beatitudes. As I was not working on the internet at the time how this popped up I cannot explain.

The studies were undertaken by a Biblical Hebrew web site. The title of the article that was in front of me was ' the beatitudes unlocked by Hebrew parallelism Mat5: 3-10. The work undertaken by this Evangelical Christian group with Jewish / Hebrew roots adds much to a linguistic understanding of Scripture. They make it clear that 'the phraseology is poetic, which you should read and get the flow and drift, the heart of the message, not be distracted by small print.'

Further they start by linking the eight Beatitudes into a series of four parallel phrases which they say echo each other . . .

''The use of Hebraic poetic parallelism can be see carried into the New Testament in the Sermon on the Mount. The Beatitudes (Mat 5:3-10) are arranged in pairs which can help clarify the meaning of their corresponding phrase. Here the transposed order of verses 4 and 5 has been used as in many Greek NT and Latin Vulgate manuscripts, making a more obvious parallelism of the first set of blessings.

I found this most interesting and food for thought. I also felt that at the heart of the study was an emphasis on the 'heart' rather than the purely technical. The understanding of the Hebrew form and language adds to the appreciation of the Blessings. This is especially true when examining such words as 'poor' of which there are eight words and different meanings. The word used in the Beatitudes signify the 'spiritual' poverty rather than' material'. This was especially encouraging as this is the precise way that I have been given the meanings of the Beatitudes. Poor as in 'anav', poor meaning poor, humble, meek rather than 'ptachos' ,meaning abject poverty, unable to scrape a living!

One comment especially touched me as it used the words that Jesus himself had given to me in the Rosebud on Meekness. 'Meek' does not mean ‘weak’.

Another parallel was between the 'merciful' and the 'pure in heart'. For they shall 'obtain mercy ' and the balance 'see God'. Clearly those that are merciful are also those who have been given mercy and therefore who thus extend mercy to others and are pure in heart.

However, in the teaching on the Beatitudes that I received there is a very specific deepening of the concepts of Mercy and Purity of heart. Meekness too is treated apart from Humility in the Rosebuds.

I cannot fail to realise too that while I received the teaching on' Mercy' and it was followed by the ‘Seekers of Righteousness' the teaching on 'Purity of heart' was 'slipped' in between the two.

All things work together for good for those who seek the Lord.

Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth.

Hidden teachings.

On the 14th of September Jesus had chided me for not getting on with the copying and transcription of the Beatitudes with the words . . .

JESUS . . . Start writing out the Beatitudes for there is more work than you think and it is an important work of My Father which must pass through your hands.

At this point I was not aware just how much work there would be and how much more there was to be in terms of getting all the teachings together. In some ways all became clearer in terms of the content but actually writing up had its little surprises. This was especially true of the Beatitude of Meekness. It was the words Meekness and Mourn that I first saw had different translations. It was also the word Meek that was used to be a parallel of purity of heart (previous section). It was given to me in the Rosebuds, the ninth. Yet when I was pondering the other Beatitudes I knew that I had omitted this one in writing. Further it was not given explicitly or referred to thus. It remained hidden like its virtue. Nearing completion of all the others I realised that I had not included this special Beatitude. I was reminded again of the words of Jesus... more work than I had realised even in compilation.

Indeed I did have this teaching already but I needed to bring out the parts that were specific to the Beatitudes this time omitting the personal. I also had to insert the whole section for I had forgotten to do so. The Holy Trinity expect us to us the gift of intelligence too and our abilities. I had obviously been given this one and I should not have required prompting, but indeed this had to be done.

The words used in various translations include Meek, Silent, Gentle. As will become clear meekness is not to be confused with Humility either. Knox has the word 'patient'. (which incidentally was also given as a Rosebud separately). I prayed a great deal about how to deal with these differences. Which of these words is the nearest to the original intention of the Master?

Returning to the Rosebud on Meekness, which incidentally was referred to in the preceding teaching on' Freedom' but I still did not pick up that this would be he next teaching given at the time, it became apparent that it could embrace all these words because its key is 'surrender'. However it has its own specific meaning. Any quality which we have that is essentially one of 'stillness' of' Listening to the Lord’ must have one of the attributes of Meekness. Jesus puts it so beautifully when He speaks of a lamb resting on the Heart, His heart. Indeed a prophet relationship with God, in Hebrew, is one of intimacy, of resting together, of reclining on his friend and listening, a perfect description of St John the Apostle. The word used is . . . Cowdh. All these elements are brought out by Jesus in the teachings on meekness. The following will make this clearer . . .

JESUS . . . Now, Halina, open the book again on page 306. (I had already been directed to the book which I had next to the bed, St. John of the Cross). Now what jumps out at you?

H . . . The word meekness, Jesus.

JESUS . . . The next Rosebud is Meekness.

There you go again thinking 'Oh, but that’s like humility.' Really, Halina, do you know this for certain? Listen to what I tell you.

Meekness is not the same quality of spirit as humility. They are related. Just as purity and chastity are related, so too are meekness and humility.

I am Meek and Humble of Heart - remember, Halina. If they were the same, would both words be used? No, they would not. Meekness is a quality that very few people today possess. It is thought of as weakness or unnecessary subjugation. Yet meekness is a fine gift of the Holy Spirit. It is both gift and fruit. A meek and submitted spirit is not aggressive or strident. It has been gifted with total surrender. It has learnt to bend low and think itself as nothing, as unable by its own resources to do any task. It is pliable and compliant. It is led down this path so that, thinking itself as nothing, it gives praise to the Creator and is grateful for all things.

Learn meekness, Halina. The gift is given, but it can be practiced in submission and surrender. When a spiritual gift is given it gives great offence to the Father if it is ignored and not utilised. Meekness is also a fruit for great self-giving, great sacrifice and therefore True Love produces in the spirit a meekness which is a fruit of that self-giving. I was a meek Sacrifice. I surrendered to My Father. I went meekly to My execution and My final consummation. My Sacrifice produced meekness for all the Body, an example of how to return to the Father.

To be meek in all adversity, to be little and self giving requires much prayer. It is a quality that does not puff one up with pride but the reverse of this - total lack of any feeling of self-worth. Oh, how I hear them scream in hell. For today you, Mankind, find it essential to find and seek self- worth, to esteem yourself. But surely it is the Father who must esteem you and He does not require any spirit to evaluate it own worth. He loves each unconditionally and esteems every part of Creation. If you are esteemed by the Father, then that is all that is necessary. You do not have to throw accolades at yourself of worthiness. No one is worthy of self-esteem. Only Father, Son and Spirit are to be esteemed. If the soul appreciates the magnitude of the Trinity, he will not grow fond of self- esteem.

The next day the Lord Jesus continued the instruction (13/14. October 1999) with these words . . .

JESUS . . . Meekness and submission go hand -in-hand. Meek does not mean weak. Meekness is a quality of mind and heart that leans on the heart of Me, Jesus, and rests there in quiet repose. If you pick up a lamb and put it round your neck, or cradle it in your arms, it will surrender its body to you gladly, relaxing into yours. Remember the little lamb in Pembrokeshire! It will not fight you or try to get free. It will gently bleat and cling to your warmth and your comfort. So you too must be My little lamb. Seek comfort from Me, only Me, for I am Meek and Humble of Heart and I will give your heart peace and comfort. Do not struggle or fear, for I assuage all fear and bring stillness to the spirit. Real love casts out fear, and I will cast out your fear, for I love you and will not harm you . . .

Repeat often the words Jesus, Meek and Humble of Heart, make my heart like unto Thine. Yes, I submitted to My Father and was Meekness itself in His Presence, for as Son I knew that My Father's will was paramount. My Mission could not be complete without this meekness. My Father received My Body into His Arms from the Cross and held Me closely to Himself. Repose on Me, and My Father will receive US into His tender Arms. Come with Me to the Father' s House. If you come with Me and through Me you will not get lost, for I know the way and I am the Way. Copy Me. Do as I did, and do as I do, then all your efforts will not be in vain, for I will channel your desires into the heart of the Trinity and they will become purified by My Blood, spilt so lovingly for all the little lambs of My Father. Do not fear death. To die for love is a great act of surrender and if you know what awaits you would not tarry. Love Me and I will teach you all you need to know to enter My Father's House. Your home is there and nowhere else.

Do not be afraid. Be meek always.

This passage beautifully gathers together the many aspect of Meekness but also gives the singular meaning of this word now so rarely used. It is not sufficient to be merely 'gentle' or 'silent’ or even 'patient' but to be forever reposing and waiting on the Lord's will without any desire to dictate the terms of any surrender. The inheritance that Jesus speaks of is our heavenly inheritance, the Kingdom that He bought for us by His Blood and so carefully draws us to by asking us to follow in his path. An earthly inheritance would and could only be transitory and would not fulfil any covenant promise. However the promise of being with Him for all Eternity most certainly does.

Footnote

This is a reference to Jesus' own word in Scripture, “Learn from Me, for I Am Meek and Humble of Heart" Matt.11: 29. These words were also given to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, when gifting her with the portrayal of His Sacred Heart. See her autobiography. See also ' The Ladder of the Beatitudes' by Jim Forest. (Orbis Books 1999) This book was purchased about a year before I received the Beatitudes and could not read somehow. Having finished typing I remembered it and was astonished to find the consensus and indeed that I could follow the statements which seemed so academic at first glance.