Remnant

Romans 11:5 "Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace."

It can be very easy to talk ourselves into the same frame of mind that plagued Elisha. When you look around this world and see seemingly the vast majority of people living in flagrant sin, not caring for eternity or the things of God, it can make you feel very alone. And that's why this verse is so encouraging.

We are not alone.

If I were to honestly believe that I was alone in my pursuit of God, what does that say about my heart's belief about His power? If I were to truly think that there's no one left but me, what does that say about my opinion of myself?

There is a remnant, praise God. I am part of that remnant. My job is not to worry about how large or small that remnant is. My job is to be sure that I do all I can, through Christ's power, to disciple that remnant and grow it as He allows.