Today’s Thought “Beauty’s Deception” G. Ward

 

 1 Samuel 16:7

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for God does not see as man sees, since man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

Let’s be clear on today, Holy God has no need of anything or anyone, but we certainly have need of HIS air, including HIS provisions and whereas HE desires a love relationship with us that’s real and personal, depending on HIM in every way – HE won’t lead us wrongfully. Our theme embraces a search for Israel’s second king and whereas the people’s delight is mostly in a charismatic leader, who hopefully looks the part, God’s choice circumvents appearances and looks solely at the intent of the will of man, where his or her emotional drive emanates – but any who profess to be led by oneself, even moving on one’s own volition disqualify themself and are doomed for many failures. Instead, we must look at all we do, along with our involvements of sorts and re-commit to excellence – only found in God consciousness; for to believe is to surrender to HIS perfect delight and thereafter joy will be yours.

 

Father God, Your love for us didn’t wait for our attitudes to reflect humility, but loved us when we were unlovely, so that we may gauge our transformation from the pursuit in all Your Word says, to then move towards obedience thereunto. Lord God, we thank You for searching our hearts and then changing them according to Your goodness and not our self-righteousness, because of Jesus, Amen.