But the Lord said to Samuel, "Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart." (1 Samuel 16:7 ESV)
Do you remember your mom telling you not to judge a book by it's cover? I certainly do, but did it really sink in? I like to think at some level, but I know based on today's passage that it is not the case. Man cannot judge by what is inside because we really can't see what is inside someone else's heart.
But that is what God sees. He looks beyond the physical and into our hearts. And just as He did with David, He will provide what we need to succeed provided it is in His plan. We must always remember that in prayer it is His will we are asking for, not our will. For He knows what is best for us. If we reject that will, we are rejecting His love and grace. It is like a teenager that thinks mom and dad don't know anything. We all go through these periods. The important thing is to learn and grow from these diversions. We must learn that our way is not best, but His is always best.
How do we learn? Stay in the Word and pray early and often. Pray for God to reveal His plan for you in His time.
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