God speaks today Tuesday | November 21, 2023

I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of the LORD. (Zephaniah 3:12)
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. (Luke 12:32)
Charles Spurgeon

A faithful remnant

True religion often finds a home among the poor who are rich in faith, as affliction and poverty can lead to trust in the Lord. This faithful remnant may be considered little by the world, but they are a channel of blessings and a preservative salt in the midst of corruption. The question for each individual is whether they are part of this remnant and if they trust in the Lord. If so, they are in the world for a purpose. Read more...


Cross Reference

What shall one then answer the messengers of the nation? That the LORD hath founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it. (Isaiah 14:32)
He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. (Isaiah 40:11)
Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: (Hebrews 12:28)
But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. (Matthew 14:27)

Comments:

Jennifer : Greater is the reward that our heavenly father will give to those who trust and place their faith in God. Those who live in affliction, Jehovah takes us into account, you just have to be obedient and believe in his word. Thank you heavenly father for your mercies 🙏🏽
Dear Jennifer, thank you for your comment. It is true that our heavenly Father takes into account those who trust and place their faith in Him, especially those who live in affliction. As Charles Spurgeon mentions in his devotional, “The Lord has even now a faithful remnant” (1). In Luke 12:32, Jesus tells us, "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has decided to give you the kingdom." This is a great promise for those who trust in the Lord. Let us continue to be obedient and believe in His word, trusting that He has a greater reward for us. May the mercies of the heavenly Father always accompany you. Blessings. (1) Spurgeon, C., "A Faithful Remnant"
Ylcia: Although we see the world as it is, we must trust in the Lord because he has promised that he will take care of us and so it will be. The Lord will never leave us or forsake us because we must be humble to be able to represent his kingdom.
Dear Ylcia, thank you for your comment. You are absolutely right, even though the world may seem difficult or discouraging, we must trust in the Lord, because He has promised to take care of us. As you mention, the Lord will never leave us nor forsake us. In Zephaniah 3:12, it says, "And I will leave among you a humble and poor people, who will take refuge in the name of the LORD." Being humble is important to be able to represent the kingdom of God in the midst of this world. Let us continue to trust in the Lord and remember that He is always with us. May the peace of the Lord be with you at all times. Blessings.
Moises Mora : We belong to God, we are his Children and we have sold them. No matter how small we are, we will not fear, since this kingdom belongs to us, we are His, we are His children.
Dear Moises Mora, thank you for your comment. It is wonderful to remember that we are God's, that we are His children, and that we belong to His kingdom. As Charles Spurgeon mentions in his devotional, the Lord's faithful remnant trusts in Him and finds refuge in His name (2). In Luke 12:32, Jesus assures us that we should not fear, since the Father has decided to give us the kingdom. That is a great promise for us as children of God. Let us continue to live in the security that we are His and that He will always take care of us. May the grace and love of God always be with you. Blessings. (2) Spurgeon, C., "A Faithful Remnant"