BY MANY OR BY FEW

Word from the Bible for Today

“Nothing can hinder the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.”

• 1 Samuel 14:8

REFLECTION

Scripture tells us God is able to save "by many or by few.” It's not about our numbers, our power, our strength, our resources, or our wisdom. We’re reliant upon the power and authority of the One we worship. He is the Creator of all things, and the hearts of His people will determine our future. That’s a place of empowerment, not diminishment. Instead of being filled with dismay over our current culture, let’s focus on pleasing God. Let’s value our faith more than the approval of the people around us. When our founders declared independence from Britain, only a third of the American population supported them. But they persevered—many enduring great loss—believing God had a better future in mind for our land. Being courageous often requires doing difficult things at a great cost. But when we become more concerned with pleasing God instead of men, it changes our thoughts and our hearts. That’s a path that leads toward lasting change in ourselves, our families, our communities, and our nation.”

• Allen Jackson