The Remnant…

It bothers that very few people these days hold values in high regard. Sometimes one wonders at the boldness with which unlikely people deviate from the ideal. Not only is it that the society has become less of a community. Gone are the days that a child gets mentored by every adult in the neighborhood, but now, you must be doubly sure of who you entrust the care of your child to. “And he said, Oh, let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak again only this once. Suppose ten [righteous people] shall be found there. And [the Lord] said, I will not destroy it for ten's sake”. Genesis 18:32 (AMP) Abraham had to bargain with God when he pleaded that Sodom be spared of destruction. There is always a remnant of people who have their values intact, regardless of the widespread moral decadence in a society. God has His ways of preserving His own. There is yet a seven thousand reserve whose knees have not bowed down to baal and whose mouths have not kissed him! Even though maintaining chastity be not of popular honor anymore, if it takes the obedience of only a few, it is a value that has earned the upholders of the practice, much honor and God’s rewards. It does not matter that it is no longer ‘in fashion’. Child of God, don’t compromise your identity; that is what truly matters. Your titles have no importance with God and do nothing to count for eternity! When you take a lone stand with God is when you must preserve your integrity and sign in the correct time at the workplace. Few people will dare to say ‘No’ to unevenness in any amount it shows. There is a remnant of those who grieve and lament over the detestable trends in our world- The likes of John the Baptist do not mind the disapproval and labeling but speak the truth about what God requires from us and what He disapproves of. “So too at the present time there is a remnant (a small believing minority), selected (chosen) by grace (by God's unmerited favor and graciousness)”.Romans 11:5 (AMP). The world harasses us when we refuse to conform to its standards. Even though they may intimidate us, with God, we will always emerge victorious. This is the attitude we ought to have towards those who try to pressurize us into disobeying what we know to be God’s Will for us. When there are life conflicts, we are sometimes tempted to belief that we are alone in standing for God and get discouraged. We must remember that God has His remnant even in difficult situations. The remnants are those who have genuinely turned to God and whose hearts are with Him. I must say that ‘the remnants’ are indeed few! God changes the lives of those who receive Jesus and are willing that God work in them. “What is left of Israel shall not do iniquity or speak lies, neither shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth, for they shall feed and lie down and none shall make them afraid”. Zephaniah 3:13 (AMP) Beloved reader, are you in the number saved by God’s Grace? Broad is the route to destruction, but narrow is the way to salvation - I beseech thee, get enlisted today! ayanfeLAMPROS http://www.ayanfelampros.blogspot.com NOTE: AMP (Amplified Bible Version) Phone Contacts: 0802 828 6163, 0803 5100 530.