Look not the outward

 

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.

Friends God’s still has parameter for selection and we must align if we must be the choice. What men see as standard is very different from what God uses as a standard as men see from the outward appearance. Have you ever realized that when it comes to selection or appointment of someone, there are different criteria used? Indeed, God’s criteria is very different and we must work hard and be determined to follow His template. But 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.  Isaiah55:8-9 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Amazingly, according to the scripture above, the time of election for a new king disqualified many base on God’s standard. Saul was rejected and the Lord sent Samuel to anoint a new King from the family of Jesse.  And his seven sons who were tall, handsome, and the ones he thought were worthy of being king, the Lord was not impressed, although they had all the physical or outward king looks. So, Jesse called his other son, David, who he thought was not KING-WORTHY, he was the youngest, 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 saw something in David, it was not something of outward appearance, but 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 that even Samuel thought that the first son, Eliab, was the man who the Lord had chosen. Still, the Lord told him he was not the one and that His parameters for appointment are different because He looks at the heart, and this made David fit for that kingship position. 1 Samuel 2:3b- for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed. I pray we meet God standard for our next placement in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

1.       Father, I pray, nobody will take my position or my place no matter where I am located but grace will find me out in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, the choice of man is different from God’s choice, so allow God to choose the best for you.