It happened, when they had come, that he looked at Eliab, and said, Surely Yahweh's anointed is before him. But Yahweh said to Samuel, "Don't look on his face, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for Yahweh sees not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart." 1 Samuel 16:6'7 WEB.The Lord sent Samuel to anoint the next king of Israel and only told him that it would be a son of Jesse. When Samuel arrived, he found that Jesse had eight sons to choose from. Jesse lined up the seven oldest. The first son was named Eliab, and he was tall and handsome. When Samuel saw him, he thought in his heart, "Surely this is the one!" But God told him: "I have rejected this one."
Samuel passed by the first seven sons of Jesse, and the answer was the same: "The Lord has not chosen this one." He finally reached the end of the line and ran out of sons to look at. Then he asked Jesse if this was all of his sons. Jesse said that the youngest one was out tending the sheep. So Samuel said: "Bring him. He is the one."
It turned out that God wanted the little shepherd boy who was playing the harp and singing while tending the sheep. Young David had no idea that he would become a giant killer and the next king of Israel.
The Lord doesn't look on the outward appearance like we do. He looks at our heart, the inside parts that we like to hide. Why you do something is to the Lord. Like the Pharisee who was praying on the street corner. They wasted their time because they only did it to be seen by others (Matthew 6:5). So while praying was good, their motives were bad.
Still today, it will be the one that God chooses and anoints that will do His work. When God chooses you for a task, no one can stop you. Though it may feel like it is delayed, it will come to pass in His timing. God took David, the little shepherd boy, anointed him, and raised him up to be the leader of His people. All without the approval of his brothers (1 Samuel 17:28). They looked down on David even while God was raising him up, but it didn't matter nor slow him down.
Keep a positive attitude. Don't let the trials get you down. Keep putting God first, and He will raise you up, even if it means outside of their circle. Only you can stop God's plan for your life. No one else has the authority to do so.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You so much for all that You have done for me. Guide me to where I need to be. My life is Yours. I choose to trust You today in blind faith. I cannot see what is coming, but You already know the outcome and can prepare me for anything that I face. You chose me, Lord, and I choose You. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!Note: For those following the Creation Photography weekly challenges, here is this week's theme from group leader, Dianna Wyles: Proverbs 22:6 "Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it." ~ As we move into the holiday season and 'Family Moments' become the highlight of the times I thought it would be nice to share some of those moments here with our RHM family so our next fun theme will be (you probably guessed it) 'Family Moments' and is open wide for creative interpretation! We encourage you to post anything else that inspires you as well. My photos this week reflect just a few of my favorite recent family memories as well as a few nature shots because I am always with family while enjoying God's creations in nature. Have a wonderful week filled with many blessings and much love. If you have children, point them in the right direction so even when they are old they will know the way to go ~ God bless! Here is the link:
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Yes Lord I choose You. I choose Your Living Word in me. I choose Your will be done in my life. I trust You in all things, in every area of my life. I choose more of Jesus, Your ways and less of me. In Jesus Name.
Amen Father I choose You, thank You for choosing me. Guide me through the day Lord my faith is in You only.
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Amen. Heavenly Father, I continue to Thank You for all I've been blessed with. I choose You Lord. Happy Heavenly Birthday to my Mom. Amen
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Praying for you Perry. Trust in our miracle working God, He can do anything!!
Amen,we choose you Jesus,our Lord and Savior. Amen
Heavenly Father thank you for choosing me first. And thank you for letting me choose you as my Lord and Savior. Thy will be done on this earth as it is in heaven. Thank you for guiding me daily. Amen
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Guide me in Your will today, thank You for all You have done for me, Amen!
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Heavenly Father I have chosen You to be my Lord and guide, I humbly ask You to help me to understand Your message and Your will be as it is in Heaven. You know the outcome of my life and I trust in You, in Jesus Christ name I pray, Amen. Thank you Lord.
Thank you Pastor for this wonderful devotional, I trust in the Lord's designs to lead me, God bless you and Sylvia, Amen.
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Thank you for your mercy and grace my God. Amen
Amen, thank you Lord God for choosing me!
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Amen Lord. No one can stop us but us. Thank you Lord for keeping me in your loving grace.
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