"When they arrived, Samuel took one look at Eliab and thought, “Here he is! God’s anointed!” But God told Samuel, “Looks aren’t everything. Don’t be impressed with his looks and stature. I’ve already eliminated him. God judges persons differently than humans do. Men and women look at the face; God looks into the heart.”....... Jesse presented his seven sons to Samuel. Samuel was blunt with Jesse, “God hasn’t chosen any of these.” Then he asked Jesse, “Is this it? Are there no more sons?” “Well, yes, there’s the runt. But he’s out tending the sheep.” Samuel ordered Jesse, “Go get him. We’re not moving from this spot until he’s here.” Jesse sent for him. He was brought in, the very picture of health—bright-eyed, good-looking. God said, “Up on your feet! Anoint him! This is the one.” - 1 Samuel 16:6-7, 10-12 (MSG)We pray. We ask... And the moment we think we've received, often becomes the moment we've been deceived, most commonly by our thoughts, our plans, wants and desires, unknowingly spoken in the face/ears of the enemy. Nevertheless, when we completely surrender to God, only trusting in the Him, being led guided, reassured by His Spirit, combined with the senses He gave us to fully search the things of the natural. We then avoid much wasted time, disappointment, heartache and pain. In this particular case, should Samuel had chosen any other of Jesse's sons of his own volition, (by what He saw with his eyes,) the giant Goliath wouldn't have been defeated, and the Philistines would have claimed a victory, redirecting & delaying God's purpose, plan and will. However, he remained stern, steadfast and strong in the spirit until he came upon the least likely to defeat a giant, (by man's opinion/vision,) in David, one whom praised God all the day long, tended sheep in the fields, writing psalms/songs of praise to the Lord in whom He trusted in ALL things, a man after God's own heart... Thankfully, delays are not denials. For as we make decisions that are vital to the course of our lives daily, we must apply not only our common senses, not ignoring the unseen character, and warnings to those decisions, but also hearken unto, listen intently, and by the spirit of God, look upon the heart of those we deal/interact with in our business and personal relationships. Then... We can live our lives peacefully, joyfully, and abounding in the increase, blessings and favor of God.
Take heed... “The heart is hopelessly dark and deceitful, a puzzle that no one can figure out. But I, God, search the heart and examine the mind. I get to the heart of the human. I get to the root of things. I treat them as they really are, not as they pretend to be.” - Jeremiah 17:9-10 (MSG)
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