Three cheers for quiet Christians. We all know them. They don’t say too much. They go about their jobs, business and Christian responsibilities in a quiet manner. They stay out of trouble. They can be counted on when others need help. They don’t like to be in the limelight. They are faithful to their God and perform good works within the framework of their makeup. They are just good, every day folks that have a quiet and calming disposition.
Psalm 131:2 says, “Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child.” The word “quieted” means to forbear, hold peace, rest, be silent, keep or put to silence, be or stand still, tarry or wait. Unfortunately, because some Christians have a silent, hold their peace temperament, they sometimes are overlooked and neglected. Further, because of their quiet demeanor, they have a tendency to feel that they are not an important part of the inner church family circle. Spiritually, they may feel overlooked as they observe the more outgoing or seemly more significant Christians. This, sadly, is true with many in some congregations of the Lord’s church! May we never ignore or neglect these quiet Christians!
Acts 6:1 reads, “And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.” According to Acts 6:1, we see that these widows were being overlooked, disregarded or neglected. It is possible to unintentionally overlook folks because of their quiet nature. Further, Christians, which by the natural aging process, being less active and who have taken a quieter disposition must not be neglected.
We remember our Lord “as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box…” She came to anoint Jesus. “And there were some that had indignation within themselves…” They had indignation because they thought it was a wasteful act. Bear in mind the words of Jesus. “And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? She hath wrought a good work on me. She hath done what she could…” (Mark 14:3-9). Quiet, faithful Christians do what they can within the structure of their nature.
Let’s all make an extended effort to enjoy and appreciate these quiet Christians and like people. No one should be overlooked and neglected. We should show by our individual actions a friendly attitude and the taking pleasure in each other’s company. Don’t allow an overlooking and the disregarding of people who have a quiet nature. Again, a big hurray for quiet Christians! You are cherished and needed! God Bless You!
