God has no need of us, but He has need of a people who walk in the truth and love and holiness. I find in the Old Testament, "I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of the LORD [Jehovah]." Zeph. 3:1212I 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).
And I find the same spirit in Jude, who speaks of the mixture which would bring on judgment, "But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life." vv. 20, 21.
The gospel we may and must rejoice in, yet it only makes the testimony of brethren outside the camp more necessary than ever; but it must be real.
May they indeed be waiting for the Lord, and as men that wait for their Lord! His love is not wanting. May we, in earnest love to Him, be waiting for Him, because we do so love Him, and be found watching!