I Choose Today to Be a Remnant: When Faithfulness Matters More Than Following the Crowd
I’ve been sitting with a word for a while now: remnant. It’s not a trendy word. It’s not flashy. It doesn’t shout for attention. But it’s faithful. Quietly, courageously faithful. This isn’t just a word, it’s an invitation. In Scripture, a remnant is the group of people who remain loyal to God when everyone else walks away. Not because they’re stronger, but because they’re willing to stay. They’re the ones who still say yes when compromise is easier. They’re not perfect, but they’re willing. They’re not many, but they’re deeply known by God. From the earliest pages of the Bible to the final chapters of Revelation, God has always preserved a remnant. When the world was drenched in wickedness, Noah found favor. When Elijah thought he was the only one left, God reminded him of the 7,000 who had not bowed to Baal. When Israel was exiled, a remnant returned and rebuilt. Even Isaiah spoke of this kind of faithfulness when he wrote, “In that day the remnant of Israel, the survivors of Jacob, will no longer rely on him who struck them down but will truly rely on the Lord, the Holy One of Israel. A remnant will return…