A small quantity of remaining leftovers. The part that is rejected and thrown away.
As believers we know from the Word that those who have trusted Christ have always been a remnant and always will be, compared to the population of the world.
We are the people who are despised, rejected, omitted and maligned frequently by those who are of the world. Our straight talk and bold confidence leaves us targets for those who love lies and deceit.
The good news is that we are in a foreign land on this earth, we are here with a mission, not to make it our home. We know that we will be moving on soon, our life is short and what we do here is with the goal of spreading the Word so that others may find the peace and salvation of the Lord as we have experienced.
Isaiah 10:20 "20 In that day the remnant of Israel and the survivors of the house of Jacob will no more lean on him who struck them, but will lean on the Lord, the Holy One of Israel, in truth."
Matthew 7:13-14 "13 “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few."
Romans 11:4-6 "…4But what is the divine response to him? "I HAVE KEPT for Myself SEVEN THOUSAND MEN WHO HAVE NOT BOWED THE KNEE TO BAAL." 5In the same way then, there has also come to be at the present time a remnant according to God's gracious choice. 6But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works, otherwise grace is no longer grace.…"
There was a day in Israel centuries ago when those who loved God thought they were all alone, they felt isolated and lonely, but God sought to comfort them by allowing them to know they were not alone entirely, there were others. Just like now, as the remnant experiences the effects of the great apostasy in the church, we sometimes think we are alone, notice how God has given us the internet to connect with those who love Him. We know we are not alone, we may have distance between us, but our hearts are connected by Christ Jesus!
What an exciting thought that is, to know that God cares enough about us to bring us all together in cyper-space, who would have ever guessed this was possible just 30 years ago.
We have every reason to rejoice in all of God's provision and loving care of each of us.
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