It is estimated that the world population during the time of Christ was between 200 and 300 million. There were only 120 in the upper room preparing for the Day of Pentecost. In preparation to spread the Gospel throughout the world, Jesus instructed the disciples:
4 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me;
5 for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”
6 Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?”
7 And He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority.
8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
FATHER’S remnant of 120 were sufficient to carry our HIS Plan. What would be the equivalent number of people today with a world population of 7 billion? It would be about 8,400, still a small remnant. It is important to consider that fact that until Peter stood up before the crowd gathered at Jerusalem, they had no idea what was going on for the mystery of that day had not been revealed to them. The crowd was filled with devout men and women who had traveled to the Holy City for the feast yet FATHER had not revealed to them what was about to happen which would change the world. We appear to be at a similar juncture at this time.
FATHER has been revealing HIS Divine Intent to a “remnant” in this generation. Those people have a passion for HIS Presence and continue to seek HIS Face on a daily basis. The call has gone out to many but only a few have been chosen. HE did not reject the others but instead selected those who are prepared for the times ahead. Those who are chosen will serve not only those called but the entire world. Paul was called to serve his generation and fully understood that we must walk in FATHER’S Wisdom, not ours, as he penned in Ephesians chapter 1:
15 Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints,
16 do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers:
17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him,
Do you have Love for all the saints? How about the rest of the world? If so, you are being spoken to concerning the Spirit of Wisdom. How do you think the 120 felt as they were being prepared to usher in the Age of Pentecost? Could such a small group change the world? FATHER knew they could perform their calling with HIS Wisdom, power, and authority. It mattered not who the politicians were at the time for no one could resist or hinder the Plan. Paul further wrote:
18 the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,
19 and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power
20 which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places,
21 far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.
Nations have been given “derivative” power to rule until such a time as this. Jesus Christ is now joined with FATHER far above all aspects of derivative power and none will be able to withstand this power and authority. Throughout history political structures have risen up and have been torn down. We are moving toward another major change in history. Now more than ever do we need HIS Wisdom as this time arrives.