Read 1 Samuel 16.
The LORD announced to Samuel, "I have provided myself a king". It was not wrong that Israel wanted a king, but the timing and the selection of Saul proved to be a temporary concession. God had foretold of them one day having a king, but he would come from the tribe of Judah. Saul came from the tribe of Benjamin. Samuel's instructions were to go to Bethlehem and choose from the family of Jesse.
We learn nine things about David in this chapter.
-He was the youngest of eight sons.
-He tended the family's flock of sheep.
-He had a ruddy complexion, beautiful eyes, and a handsome face.
-He was a skillful musician.
-He was a man of valor.
-He was a man of war.
-He was prudent in speech.
-He presented himself well.
-Most of all, people knew the LORD was with him.
With his good looks, skill and experiences David would, of course, be an obvious pick, right? God gave to Samuel an important principle for evaluating people.
"For the LORD sees not as a man sees; man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart."
A heart that is right with God will always win in the long run over good looks and great skill.
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