A few years ago, no let me rephrase that, a lot of years ago I knew a Christian lady, that was the quietest, most unassuming, person I have ever known. She impressed me even as a child, and I was not quiet or easily impressed. She was never without work to do, cooking, canning, or sewing, quilting, and crocheting anytime she sat down. She was always helping someone, sitting with the sick, helping a neighbor with breaking beans, peeling apples, or any other work that needed to be done. While she sewed, she would tell us stories, as we sat on the floor very quietly, so as not to miss a soft spoken word. Oftentimes she would quit her work when we came to visit and take the time to read us a story. She would sit with us for hours and seemed never to be in a hurry, although I realize now, that she must have had all kinds of work to do. Sooner or later we could always count on something good to eat, maybe cookies or a pie. She was never too busy for anyone, even us kids. In my mind, I can still see her quietly reading her bible, in the stillness of the early morning. Now as I look back on life, I think this is how God would have us to be. We live in a rush, running here and rushing there, as we carry on life in this busy world. I know we must work to make a living and can't be lax or lazy, but there comes a time when we should quit doing, and just be quiet. “Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalms 46:10) Sometimes we should quit all the cares of this life and reflect on God. We need to live a quiet peaceful life in all Godliness and honesty; for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God.

( I Tim. 2:2-3) Our Lord lived a quiet, simple, holy life, though He is the Word, the Light, the Truth, and the Savior of mankind, He chose to be meek and lowly. His ministry, unlike the charismatic preachers we see and hear today, was not filled with fanfare and He often instructed those He healed, to tell no one. Yet Jesus Christ changed the world more than any pompous ruler or great empire that this world has ever known. We cannot go wrong in this life by following his perfect example. “Study to be quiet, and do your own business, and work with your own hands, as we command you.” ( I Thess. 4:11) To live a calm, quiet life is not something that comes natural to man. We must study and work to control our mind and body to achieve such a life. We should work with quietness and not grow weary with well doing. (II Thess. 3:12-13) Contrary to what some may believe, the world often notices a quiet holy life more than they will notice a loud boisterous one. At least they will notice it in a very different way and hopefully be more impressed by it. Although I must admit I am not a good example for a calm peaceful life, I get very impatient at stop lights, but I'm trying to do better by being more calm and quiet, as I see the end swiftly approaching. First Peter 3:4 tells us that a woman of a meek and quiet spirit is of a great price in the sight of the Lord. A few verses down, He gives Sara as an example. Christianity should be a state of simplicity, calm, peace, and quietness, for what have we to dread or fear? If we be in Christ, we shall all be made alive. (I Cor. 15:22-23) If God be for us, who can be against us? (Rom. 8:31)

If you want to simply be a Christian, nothing more, nothing less, why not get back to the bible? We invite you to come worship with us and study God's word each and every first day of the week here at Kedron on the Coopertown Road Russellville KY. If you have questions, call 270-657-2455or 270-755-2005. Bible study is at 10:00 and Worship at 11:00 Our speaker is Brother Rodney Sitz.