July 11 | 1 Samuel 16:7
“But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t look at his appearance nor on the height of his stature, for I have rejected him. For the Lord doesn’t see as man; for the man looks with natural eyes, but the Lord sees the heart.”” (1 Samuel 16:7)
I am not the finest specimen of humanity. I am legally blind, five foot tall, and paralyzed from the neck down right now. My voice is weak, but Jesus called me to preach. I’m a bit quirky and unique. That’s how others see me, and sometimes how I see myself. But that’s not what God sees.
David was ruddy and handsome, but not the one everyone sought out. He wasn’t even there when Samuel came to anoint Israel’s next king. He was stinky and dirty from being among his sheep.
Jesse’s first son looked kingly, whatever that means. But Israel made that mistake with Saul who stood head and shoulders above the rest. This time God would choose the next king of Israel.
God doesn’t look at you like other people. He sees your heart, passion for Him, and willingness to serve. When others see a short blind person in me, God sees a giant in the faith. I’m not bragging. God sees that in you. He knows what you are, and who He’s making you to be. You are mighty in His eyes, sufficient for His plan. He tailored your mission to you.
Action Step: Stand strong in who you are in Christ. He has made you for the purposes and plants He has for you. You are His child and He is delighted in who you are becoming.
Heavenly Father, when everyone else sees me physically, You see me as a spiritual giant. Thank You for encouraging me and making me the one to fulfill Your call. I know I will succeed with You in my corner.
