1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or his stature, because I have rejected him. Man does not see what the LORD sees, for man sees what is visible, but the LORD sees the heart.”
What Does It Mean?
Samuel went to the house of Jesse with the intention of anointing the next king. As Jesse presented his first son, Samuel thought that he had found the one, but the Lord had other plans. God reminded Samuel not to look at the external characteristics. Eliab certainly had the look of a king, but God was looking at more than the outside that we can see, and He saw the heart of each of the brothers. While Samuel did not understand, he knew that God could see what he could not.
Why Does It Matter?
Every day we judge people by their appearances and situations by what we deem is “reasonable.” God reminds us in this story that our reason is not enough. Only God can see the whole picture, and only God can see the heart of a person. When a person seems like they have it all together, remember—only God can see their heart. When a person seems beyond hope, remember—only God can see their heart.
John 7:24 (GW) “Stop judging by outward appearance. Instead, judge correctly.”
AS WE GO ABOUT OUR DAILY WALK LET US BE CAREFUL HOW WE JUDGE PEOPLE.
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