1st Samuel 9:2:
When they arrived, Samuel took one look at Eliab and thought, “Surely this is the Lord’s anointed!”
1st Samuel 16:6:
And of course, we know Eliab was NOT the Lord’s anointed.
When the people demanded a king - God gave them what they wanted. When the king was chosen for the people, it seems God chose according to man’s standards – most handsome – head and shoulders taller than anyone else. God knew it wouldn't matter what else Saul was or wasn't because he looked good to them. And humans can be flaky when it comes to loyalty - whatever looks good to them. Several chapters later, the people made up songs - "Saul has slain his thousands, David his ten-thousands".
Going back on the timeline, when God chose a king for His people – David was the least likely from Jesse’s house, so much so that his own father didn’t deem him significant enough to call in from the field – until Samuel asked if there were any more. God chose from the tribe of Judah – the praisers, the rulers - because God looks on the heart.
When Samuel went to Jesse’s to find God's choice for king, he took one look at Eliab. Did a once-over and thought that was him… till God said no. However, Samuel did continue looking at all the other brothers using the same criteria - their appearance. Thankfully, Samuel knew the voice of God and spent time in His presence, so he didn’t voice his own opinion. He waited for the Lord to confirm or deny.
And of course, we know Eliab was NOT the Lord’s anointed.
When the people demanded a king - God gave them what they wanted. When the king was chosen for the people, it seems God chose according to man’s standards – most handsome – head and shoulders taller than anyone else. God knew it wouldn't matter what else Saul was or wasn't because he looked good to them. And humans can be flaky when it comes to loyalty - whatever looks good to them. Several chapters later, the people made up songs - "Saul has slain his thousands, David his ten-thousands".
Going back on the timeline, when God chose a king for His people – David was the least likely from Jesse’s house, so much so that his own father didn’t deem him significant enough to call in from the field – until Samuel asked if there were any more. God chose from the tribe of Judah – the praisers, the rulers - because God looks on the heart.
When Samuel went to Jesse’s to find God's choice for king, he took one look at Eliab. Did a once-over and thought that was him… till God said no. However, Samuel did continue looking at all the other brothers using the same criteria - their appearance. Thankfully, Samuel knew the voice of God and spent time in His presence, so he didn’t voice his own opinion. He waited for the Lord to confirm or deny.
So, how do we come into the presence of God? How do we get close enough to hear Him so we know which way is right? The Word says we come into the Holy of Holies by the Blood of the Lamb, into His presence with singing and worship. All actions that David did in his daily life while working his day job which is why God chose David. All actions that WE need to do in our daily life so that we don’t make assumptions and overlook God’s best for us to choose what looks good to us.
Prayer:
Father,
Open our eyes to see as You see. Open our ears to hear Your voice. Open our minds to receive Your Word with gladness. Open our hearts to hasten to perform Your Word. Let us not overlook what You have chosen for us, for Your way is best. Help us, Lord, to walk in Your way. In Jesus’ Name we pray, Amen
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