Matthew 5:5 "Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth."   The gentle, the humble some versions say, mild, meek.
Gentle - "1. belonging to the upper classes or polite society. 2. like or suitable to polite society; refined, courteous,,etc . 3. noble chivalrous; 4. generous; kind 5. easily handled; tame; 6. kindly; serene; patient; 7. not violent, harsh, or rough....." ( New World Dictionary).
Humble - "1. having or showing a consciousness of one's defects or shortcomings; not proud; not self-assertive; modest. 2. Low in condition, rank, or position; lowly; unpretentious ..."
 Mild - 1. gentle or kind in disposition, action, or effect; not severe, harsh, bitter. b) not extreme in any way; moderate; temperate..."
The Greek word used here is "praus" -  mild, humble.   The idea of being "upper class" and " of low condition" both at the same time is a little ... well improbable in our society at least.  It is a rare and wonderful disposition.  It is a wonderful description of Jesus.  He tells us Himself in Matthew 11:29,
" for I am gentle and humble in heart;" " Learn from me", He tells us, and "find rest for your souls."
Those who are noble, yet modest; kind and patient.  These are the blessed.  They have found the balance.  They have found peace. We learn this from Jesus.
What they are NOT is: violent, harsh, rough, proud, pretentious, bitter, or severe.
And the gift given to these ones is an inheritance. They receive a portion or share of the estate.  In this verse it tells us that this is "the earth".
In Ephesians 1 Paul lists the spiritual blessings that God has given to us through Christ Jesus.  One of these, in verse 11 is "..we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will."
 In Colossians 1:12 we are told to give thanks " to the Father who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in light."
In Acts 20:32 Paul, during his farewell to the church of Ephesus says, " And now I commend you to God and to the Word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all who are sanctified."
In Acts 26:18 Paul is retelling his encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus.  He says that Jesus commissioned him "to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the dominion of Satan to God, in order that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who have been sanctified by faith in Me. "
In Christ Jesus we become heirs, joint heirs with Him.  The gift is ours to receive and enjoy with Him.  But there is a qualification, we need to learn from Him and be gentle and humble in heart.
We start by admitting that we are "poor in spirit".  We continue by mourning over our sin and self-centeredness and by receiving comfort from Him as He draws near and calls us by name.  This brings us to true humility and gentleness.  It is learned in His Presence.  No other way is possible.

Thank You Jesus for being all that we need!  In every way, You are sufficient, You are perfect, and You are Lord.  Lead us in Your paths of righteousness for Your Name's sake.
Amen.