“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.” 1 Samuel 16:7
The first secret of David was a
humble heart and a grateful heart. What God told Samuel in the house of Jesses
when he was sent to anoint a man to take the place of Saul was His required
qualification to choose a man that is a right heart. God found the right heart
in David. Eliab had the stature and the countenance, but he failed at heart. He
was too proud for God to use. The heart of the matter is the matter of the
heart. God always looks for a humble heart and a grateful heart. Even Saul was
chosen because he had a humble heart and when he became proud he was rejected.
“Samuel said, "Although you
were once small in your own eyes, did you not become the head of the tribes of
Israel? The LORD anointed you king over Israel.” 1 Samuel 15:17
The best of God is for those who are willing to submit
in humility to God. “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you
up.” James 4:10.
Secondly, God always prefers those
who are grateful. “And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but
where are the nine?” Luke 17:17. “give thanks in all circumstances; for this is
God's will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18. If you are always
concentrating on the negative, you will not be able to see the good things God
has done for you. This is dangerous because it will give you a sad heart and an
ungrateful heart. God prefers humble and a grateful heart whenever He wants to
lift a man.
May God find you qualified for His
lifting in Jesus name.
Prayer for today: Oh God put your hand
upon my heart and perform your surgical operation to make it right with you in
Jesus name.
Call to Salvation: Lord Jesus, I believe
in the forgiveness of sin and in the redemption from the power of darkness
through your blood. I confess you as my Savior and Lord. I invite you into my life to save my soul.
Holy Spirit, come into my heart and make me what you want me to be. Thank you
Lord for saving me in Jesus name.
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