Isaiah 17

Verse 6 of this chapter speaks of a remnant. All through scripture the idea os a remnant is persistent. Abel was the remnant of thankfulness in the days when sin sought mastery over men. Noah was a remnant of holiness amongst the wickedness of the world. Lot was a remnant of righteousness among the wicked cities. Job was the remnant of integrity while surrounded by loss and prejudices. Abraham was the remnant of faith among a people of idolatry. Isaac was a remnant of persistent obedience in a divided self-centered family. Jacob was a remnant of devotion to the God of provisions in contrast to his contemporaries. The list goes on and on of the remnant of God's people whose lives were a minority contrast of the abundant evil; David was the leader of the few who praised, Elijah of the few who prayed, Elisha of the few walking in boldness, Josiah a leader of humility, and Jeremiah who was faithful with God's message. Finally, in the last days God's remnant, Christians, have become a mountain not carved by human hands that is growing to fill the whole earth. By God's power his remnant is becoming the fuller reletion of his power.
It took me about 3 minutes to read this chapter.
Stuart