The Lord's view point

 

Text: 1Samuel 16:7 (KJV)

But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.

Have you ever realized that God’s view point in selection is very different from man’s criteria? The reason for this is because His decision of preference for any position or calling is not based on our conditions. Due to the fact that God does not see as man sees, he is not impressed with our physical or outward look, so all our eye service does not impress Him. He can refuse a man and can also spot a new vessel in the crowd to anoint based on His judgment. Beloved, lets allow Him in that appointment or opportunity of choice.

Interestingly, there came a time in the land of Israel when they needed a new king since the previous king, Saul, was rejected by the Lord. God sent his servant, Samuel, to the house of Jesse to anoint this new king. Jesse called all his seven sons, who were all tall, handsome, and the ones he thought were worthy of being king, but the Lord was not impressed, although they had all the physical or outward king looks. But, David, who he thought was not KING-WORTHY, he was the youngest, also good-looking, healthy and the Lord told Samuel to anoint him because he was the one the Lord had chosen. Do you know, God has recognized your secret efforts and will soon reward you publicly? God sees something on the inward (his heart). Luke 8:17- For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither anything hid, that shall not be known and come abroad. The funny part is the first son, Eliab was not chosen by the Lord.  1 Samuel 2:3b- for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed. I pray we shall meet God’s assessment standard for nomination in Jesus name.  God sees beyond makeup, packaging, rebranding that we use to cover-up. We should be real because a point divine discovery. Psalms 147:10- He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. Let’s be sensitive to God’s vacancy moments so we will not function under expired calling. We must look and see with the eyes and heart beat of God over issues.  So, let us groom ourselves to fit in and fulfill God's parameter in our places of calling. Therefore, prepare yourself to become God’s parameter with a difference in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINTS:

Oh Lord, please purge our eyes, so we will shift to God’s perspective in that choice of leadership in Jesus name.

Father, nobody will take my position or my place despite my location as grace will find me out in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, your location is adding to that testimony in a grand style.