God's Remnant: When Grace Reaches The Faithful Few

What happens when a nation known for its religious heritage forgets the heart of its faith? What does it mean when those who should see clearly are the ones who turn away?
Paul begins Romans 11 with a personal and pressing question: “Has God rejected His people?” The answer, grounded in Scripture and personal testimony, is a resounding no. Paul himself, a Jew from the tribe of Benjamin, is living proof that God’s promises haven’t failed. Instead, we’re invited to look deeper — beyond what’s loudest and most visible — and notice what God has always preserved: a remnant chosen by grace.
This idea of a remnant can be both sobering and hope-filled. In Elijah’s day, when it felt like all had turned from God, the Lord reminded him that 7,000 had not bowed the knee to Baal. Likewise, even as many in Israel stumbled by seeking righteousness through law instead of faith, God still reserved for Himself a faithful few who lived by trust, not pride.
This message is not just about ancient Israel — it's about us. We can be surrounded by religion, tradition, and even good works, and still miss the very heart of God if faith is not the engine behind our walk. God’s people today must learn from Israel’s mistake: zeal without knowledge, effort without surrender, law without love will always lead us to fall short of righteousness.

So how do we connect?

It starts with humility. God’s grace doesn’t choose the loudest voice or the longest record — it chooses the heart that bows. When life feels increasingly chaotic and faith seems rare, remember this: God’s story has always been written through remnants — quiet pockets of faithfulness — not majorities.

Ask yourself: Am I standing by faith or by habit? Is my pursuit of righteousness one of trust, or of control? God’s remnant is still forming — not in the shadows of religious effort, but in the light of grace.
Let us be among them.