Mal 3:16 Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name. Mal 3:17 And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.
In a time of wickedness, God takes special note of those who remain faithful. This passage was written to ones living in a time of apostasy and wickedness. Notice that they spoke to one another often and kept their thoughts turned to God. We too live in a time of wickedness and apostasy, as we have been reminded again recently. The temptation is to discouragement and to give up. Instead, we need to encourage one another and keep our heart and mind focused on the Lord. God takes special note of His faithful remnant in a time of apostasy. He will not forget or forsake those who are faithful. God claims such ones as His special prized possession, and will protect and preserve them.