In Then Jesse told his son Abinadab to step forward and walk in front of Samuel. But Samuel said, “This is not the one the Lord has chosen.” Next Jesse summoned Shaman, but Samuel said, “Neither is this the one the Lord has chosen.” In the same way all seven of Jesse’s sons were presented to Samuel. But Samuel said to Jesse, “The Lord has not chosen any of these.” Then Samuel asked, “Are these all the sons you have?” ” There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied. ‘But he’s out in the fields watching the sheep.” “Send for him at once,” Samuel said. “We will not sit down to eat until he arrives.” So Jesse sent for him. HE was ruddy and handsome, with pleasant eyes. And the Lord said, “This is the one; anoint him.” So as David stood there among his brothers, Samuel took the olive oil he had brought and poured it on David’s head. And the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him from that day on. Then Samuel returned to Ramah. 1 Samuel 16: 8-13
Here we are in Bethlehem. Where David was anointed King. The Messiah would be Born in Bethlehem. The Messiah would be born into the royal family of David.
In 1 Samuel 16:7 the Lord tells Samuel how people judge or look at each other, they judge each other by appearance and what is seen on the outside of a person. The Lord judges a person’s thoughts and intentions.
We are all born with sin. Jesus the Messiah came to purify our hearts. When we study his word and learn about our Triune God, we learn who he is and how we should be towards others.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your perfect son. Thank you for your perfect plan. I pray that we mediate on your perfect plan this season. I ask the we search deep within ourselves and make room for Jesus this season.
In Jesus Name,
Amen
