June 12 & 16, 2019
And Samuel said to him, “The Lord has torn the kingdom of Israel from you today and has given it to someone else—one who is better than you. —1 Samuel 15:28
When they arrived, Samuel took one look at Eliab and thought, “Surely this is the Lord’s anointed!” But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” —1 Samuel 16:6-7
In the same way all seven of Jesse’s sons were presented to Samuel. But Samuel said to Jesse, “The Lord has not chosen any of these.” 11 Then Samuel asked, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied. “But he’s out in the fields watching the sheep and goats.” So Jesse sent for him. He was dark and handsome, with beautiful eyes And the Lord said, “This is the one; anoint him.” —1 Samuel 16:10-12
Saul was given a heart after God and lost it. David developed a heart after God.
A heart after God requires
The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. 2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. 3 He renews my strength. —Psalms 23:1-3
A heart after God requires
If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities. —Luke 16:10
A heart after God requires
Those who accept the silence of obscurity are best qualified to handle the applause of popularity —Chuck Swindoll
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- Today, I choose to give my life to Jesus.
- I have felt overlooked but need to know God doesn’t overlook me.
- I will spend time in solitude this week.
- I will be faithful in my current test.