Those Who Are There. Philippians 4:21. “Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you.” God’s people are brothers and sisters in Christ. There were fellow workers with Paul in Rome like Timothy, Luke, and probably others who helped him write his letters and handle other activities while living in his “own hired house.”
They are the salt of the earth and are found in every land and nation. Though they may seem insignificant in the eyes of popular people and sometimes even in the eyes of the government, they are of the highest worth. Because of their prayers for the “powers that be,” the nations stand and can effectively maintain order. Their prayers and supplications rise to the throne of grace on behalf of all those who lead. People sometimes turn away and mock when their knees bend, and they pray to the Supreme Leader of the universe on behalf of those He has ordained to lead nations. But to their prayers, the eternal God pays heed, and for their sake, He allows them to lead “quiet and peaceable lives in all godliness and honesty.”
They aren’t usually wealthy, but they willingly use what God provides to help others. They aren’t obligated, but often, they choose to set aside a portion of what they earn from their labor to be used where and when others' needs arise. When the burdens others bear are heavy, they step in to share that load in any way they can. Honestly, it’s not surprising to see this happen because, for the Lord’s sake, they truly care about what happens to their brothers and sisters.
I may never see or even know the names of most of my brothers and sisters in Christ as I go through this world, but their presence's effect is real. It is through their love that they show onlookers that when there is grief in the family, they feel compelled to empathize, comfort, and help. That is part of what it means to be a Christian. Even if others mock and think it's foolish to spend time caring for others, the “saints in Christ Jesus” want Christ's glory to be visible through their love.