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The Little Shepherd Boy

  • 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 WEB

    When Samuel came to anoint the next king of Israel, the Lord had only told him that it would be a son of Jesse, but Jesse had eight sons. So Samuel went to see Jesse and anoint one of his sons as the next king. The eldest brother Eliab, was tall and handsome. When Samuel saw him, he thought, "This is one!", yet God simply told him, 'I have rejected this one.'

    Samuel went through the first seven sons of Jesse, and it was all the same: 'The Lord has not chosen this one.' It turned out that God wanted the little shepherd boy who was playing the harp and singing while tending the sheep: young David. He had no idea that he would be a giant killer and the next king of the land.

    The Lord does not look on the outward appearance, like we do. He looks on the heart, the inside that we like to hide. Why you do something is more important than what you do. The people who were praying on the street corner were wasting their time because they only did it to be seen by others (Mat 6:5). Prayer was good, but 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 the little shepherd boy, anointed him and raised him up to be the leader of His people, and without the approval of his brothers (1 sam 17:28).

    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: 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 are able to prepare me for anything that I face. You chose me Lord, and I choose You, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.

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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer Yes Lord, amen.
September 24, 2015
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Valerie  King
Valerie King Amen! 
September 24, 2015
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Penelope Rhome
Penelope Rhome thank you Lord for choosing me thank you amen
September 24, 2015
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Julie Schneider
Julie Schneider Thank you Dion for accepting God's call and stepping out in faith to serve! Your words bless and inspire us each day. May God bless you abundantly!
September 24, 2015
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<i>Deleted Member</i>
Deleted Member Amen
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Jamille Krupa
Jamille Krupa Lord, I am your vessel -  cleanse me, empty me, use me Amen 
September 24, 2015
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Melchorita Fahey
Melchorita Fahey Amen! Thank You Father God for everything You have done in my life. Here I am Lord, teach me, guide me, and use. In the powerful majestice name of Your Son Jesus Christ I pray.
September 24, 2015
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Deleted Member Precious Jesus, please touch Melchorita and bless her beyond measure. Let Your power be upon her and lead and guide her every footstep. God bless you.
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson Amen!!
September 24, 2015
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Retta Morgan
Retta Morgan AMEN. !
September 24, 2015
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Khalilah Horton- Spencer
Khalilah Horton- Spencer In Jesus Name Amen!
September 24, 2015
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Christina Ocasio
Christina Ocasio Amen.
September 24, 2015
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Eric Rodriguez
Eric Rodriguez Let Go & Let GOD  ................
September 24, 2015
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Joey Smith
Joey Smith Amen, thank you Pastor Dion for sharing the word of the Lord.  
September 24, 2015
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Carol Pady
Carol Pady Amen! The Lord will use us for His purpose, no matter what are weaknesses may be.
September 24, 2015
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Twila Stierwalt
Twila Stierwalt I love this story, because It shows that God is in charge and that our ways are not Gods ways and our thoughts are not Gods thoughts for as high as the heavens are above the earth so is Gods thoughts higher than our thoughts and His ways higher than out ways. It is all in Gods timing and His purpose and plan for us. I thank God and trust that His way is best. It is not always a smooth path but He puts us in a spacious place. I pray that God enlarges my territory. I also know that I am Gods holy one, and that He delights in me. Psalm 31:23, O love the LORD all His godly ones! ( He delights in me, PRAISE GOD!!!) The LORD preserves me His faithful one, and fully recompenses the proud doer, be strong and let your heart take courage all you who hope in the LORD.
September 24, 2015
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Alane Grosz
Alane Grosz I ask for prayers today to increase my faith. So often I have waited for God to answer and then doubted when he didn't go according to my time frame.  Lord help me know that you have it handled in your perfect timeing. 
September 24, 2015
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Dianne Freeman
Dianne Freeman Amen!!!
September 24, 2015
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Kathy Banfield
Kathy Banfield I love David's story--it really gives me hope in my own messy life!  Too many people judge outward appearences, and I grew up in a very judgemental family. My ex husband says i go to the opposite extreme and often find myself befriending lowly outcasts, but every person is important to God! Yes, it all depends on our motives, and I thank you so much for today's timely devotion--once again, these words resonate with my own personal situation!
September 24, 2015
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Rosemary Marsh
Rosemary Marsh AMEN. Thank you Heavenly Father. Knowing that you are in control of everything,and my life is in your hands.That you will lead and guide us in the way that we should go.That you have already gone before us,and will prepare us for all that you want us to do.As we surrender all to you..
September 24, 2015
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Shelby Casey
Shelby Casey Risem up! Lord Risem up! Thank you Lord for calling each of us to minister, to follow Jesus's example and become servant leaders. Let us learn your ways Lord so that we can follow and lead as you would want us to in every area of our lives.
September 24, 2015
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann Thank you Dion! another great devotional.
September 24, 2015
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Deleted Member Amen, Jesus I pray direction and guidance over my life, to be whatever you want me to be.
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Celestina Ndunda
Celestina Ndunda This week God has spoken over my life throughout the daily devotions. May the Lord be with you and bless you and your family forever.
September 25, 2015
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Ticardo Williams
Ticardo Williams Amen.  Praise God!  Thank you!  I don't know, but God does, and I trust Him.
September 25, 2015
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Tyler Velau
Tyler Velau Amen. Thank you Lord for all of your blessings, even though I may face tough times, I know you are there watching out for me. Thank you, Pastor Todd, for another amazing article. May the Lord be with us all this day.
September 26, 2015
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Cheryl Hepler
Cheryl Hepler Thank you!
September 26, 2015