Little Flock

His disciples were a "little flock." They were few indeed when compared with the multitudes of professed people of God, but they were not to fear. They would have the kingdom, which now is in postponement. This will be enjoyed by those whom the disciples here set forth as having received the Messiah with the hope of His reigning in Mount Zion. It will be their Father's good pleasure to give them the kingdom (v. 32).
It need scarcely be added that those who form the Church, the body of Christ, hope for a heavenly inheritance, and to reign with Him as His heavenly people. The state of our heart is the all-searching question now. For "where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." Till He comes He would have us watching and serving.
From this touching discourse we learn that it is our Lord's mind that we should be girded servants. "Let your loins be girded about," always ready to be sent here or there, as He may direct. In many large businesses there are men ready to carry out any emergency their employer commands. "Be ye therefore ready also." The loins being girded indicated they were prepared. The flowing garments of those days, folded up and tucked round the waist, showed they were ready for hill or dale, or even a path of thorns and briers. A girded servant is one ready to go, and waiting to be told when and where. May we truly be girded servants.