“So too, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace.” Romans 11:5. Any seamstress will tell you that a remnant is a remaining piece of fabric from the original bolt. In this verse, Paul uses the term to apply to those people whom, by a gracious or merciful choosing, or election; and not by any merit of their own, God has reserved for himself. A group that is so focused on knowing more about His ways, and equipping themselves for His service, that everything else in their lives pales in comparison. This is not to say that they shrug their earthly responsibilities, in fact just the opposite. God knows that this group serves as His ambassadors, and they must live lives above reproach. In a way, we are to be in this world, but not of it. Paul puts it like this Romans 12:2, “Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” If you struggle with the ungodly teachings of this world, rejoice, God is calling you to be a thread in that finely woven remnant…Don’t resist His invitation!!
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