God’s Choice Posted: Read 1 Samuel 16:1-13 The Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart. - 1 Samuel 16:7 (NRSV) Todays Devotional The Lord had rejected Saul as king of the Israelites and sent Samuel to the little-known family of Jesse to choose a new king. Jesse’s sons were called into the presence of the Lord, but none was chosen. Jesse’s youngest son, David, was a shepherd out tending his father’s sheep. Jesse never thought of bringing him into the presence of the Lord, thinking he was not a suitable candidate. But when David was presented to Samuel, the Lord approved, and he was anointed king. God’s choices are not determined by family background, physical appearance, social status, political strength, or majority vote. David lacked many of the prerequisite qualities in human eyes, but he was the right candidate in God’s eyes. My call to ministry was similar to David’s call. Nothing worth mentioning distinguished my family, compared to families in my clan that were known for flourishing businesses, educated individuals, and respected farmers. But from my little family, the Lord chose me to be a shepherd of the church. Just as God called me, God calls each of us to service in this world. T. Ruwodo (Harare, Zimbabwe) Thought for the Day: God still chooses unlikely people to serve the world. Prayer: Dear God, help us to understand that we are chosen despite the shortcomings other people see in us. Amen. Prayer Focus: Pastors
Posted on: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 11:40:52 +0000
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