The Chosen Few: Inheriting the Kingdom
According to Luke 12:32, those who are addressed with the words "do not be afraid, little flock!" are considered heirs to the kingdom – that is, those believers whom the Father has chosen and for whom He graciously intends to give the Kingdom. This wording indicates that, compared to the masses of the world, only a few are chosen for eternal life; the text emphasizes that while their number is small, this very "smallness" signifies their high value in God's plan.Supporting citation(s):"Do not be afraid, little flock! For your Father has been pleased to give you the Kingdom." (source: link txt)"The Lord said, do not be afraid, little flock! For your Father has been pleased to give you the Kingdom." (source: link txt)Thus, the heirs of the Kingdom are the faithful, chosen by God, whose numbers are depicted as a "little flock" in contrast to the vast masses of the world.