Israel was in need of a new king. God commissioned the prophet Samuel to go and find the man that he had picked to lead his people. But then God told Samuel this...he said "Don't judge him by his appearance or height. Remember that the Lord doesn't see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." Samuel went and people knew he was looking for someone special and great looking prospects were brought to him, but he said "No" to them all. And then there was a young man, really just a kid, and he was brought to Samuel, and he could see what God saw. And that was the one that God had selected, not because of his age, or his experience or his prowess...but because of his heart. We are kind of like Samuel in that we might have a lot of people around us each day. And we look at them and even listen to some of what they say, and we make judgments about them. We categorize them as good or bad, worthy or not so worthy and even as winners or a losers. But God doesn't judge that way...he sees and knows the heart. So, as you go about your journey on planet earth this day, remember the people that you meet out there are often not what they seem. Ask God to give you the gift to be able to see beyond what others can see and to be able to get a glimpse of the heart. And should God give you that wonderful gift, you will see the people around you so differently. And what will grow inside of you will be compassion and grace and love. Ask God for the gift of eyes that would allow you to see people like he does and look again at the people you meet each day. You might be surprised at the treasures that are out there. And while you are on your treasure hunt, don't forget to take a look at your heart...because that's what's important to God and to all of us. Here's our Bible verse for today...
1Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Don't judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The LORD doesn't see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."
Remember I'm praying for you!
With love, PJ
1Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Don't judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The LORD doesn't see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."
Remember I'm praying for you!
With love, PJ