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Today, I want you to read Romans 11:2-5,
God has not cast away His people whom He foreknew. Or do you not know what the Scripture says of Elijah, how he pleads with God against Israel, saying, "LORD,
they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars, and I alone am left, and they seek my life"? But what does the divine response say to him? "I have reserved for Myself seven thousand men who have
not bowed the knee to Baal." Even so then, at this present time there is a remnant according to the election of grace.
When Elijah pleads with God, he is physically, mentally, and spiritually exhausted. Jezebel is after his head and he has run into the wilderness. He is sitting down under a tree, and
he is crying to God, "I'm the only one. Nobody else is serving You." But God says, "Hey, wait a minute, Tiger. I have seven thousand more who haven't bowed their knee to the false idol. You're not the
only one." God is saying, "I have a remnant." And then Paul brings it right into present day, and says, "Just like God had a remnant then, God has a remnant today."
A remnant is a small group that has remained. That is where the word remnant comes from. It comes from the root "to remain." God always has a remnant. A remnant that remains
faithful, committed, on course, obedient to God. That does not get discouraged, quit, or give up because of life's many turns.
Life has its share of setbacks and unexpected turns, and many people give up because of those setbacks. But those who stay on course and remain faithful will experience God's richer
blessings.
God blesses all of His children. But those who stay the course are rewarded for their faithfulness.
So stay on track, hold course, stay steady, and remain faithful. Be a part of the remnant.
By Bayless Conley
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