But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look a the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” I Samuel 16:7
Saul was Israel’s first king. He began his reign humble, but after early success his humility gave way to pride and sin followed. God withdrew His blessing and rejected Saul as king. Samuel, God’s prophet, was sent to Bethlehem, to a man named Jesse, to secretly anoint Saul’s successor.
Jesse had many handsome, strong and capable sons. Samuel was sure the eldest would be God’s choice, but he was mistaken. God did not speak except to say, do not judge with your eyes. So Jesse’s youngest son, the shepherd boy David was sent for. Ordained as a youngster to become Israel’s next king gave time for him to train and learn. God took David under His care, bringing him into Saul’s court as a musician where he came into association with the king and his counselors. Years before David would become king, God was preparing him in a perfect way.
God wove each one of us together and He knows how and why we were created for this place and moment in time. He knows our heart. He is not taken back by our questions and concerns, surprised by the way things turned out, or overwhelmed by our manmade chaos. He is preparing each of us for the next day’s labor. Do not worry about man’s opinions or words of despair. God has each breath beautifully prepared for joy and peace.
Have a Great Weekend’s Eve,
Gretchen