Give Him Your Heart

From: Daily Disciples Devotionals

1 Samuel 16:7 "But the Lord said to Samuel, 'Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at things as man does. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.'" 

Now Samuel was to anoint someone after God’s own heart, unlike Saul whom God, "regretted having made him king."  It would be natural to think that the outward appearance mattered because of Saul’s appearance. However, God exhorts Samuel to not judge by appearances.

As we know, David was anointed that day. He was the youngest son, out tending the sheep. He was described as “ruddy with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance,” but God was choosing David for his heart.

To do God’s work, we have to be sensitive to His leading. We can’t read or judge someone’s heart. But if God has our heart, we can discern His ways. Pray before you make any decisions. He will make known His will if you are willing to give him your heart.