1st Samuel 16:7. “But the Lord said unto Samuel, look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.”
LOOKING ON THE HEART. We don’t have to look shabby, dull or drab, The whole point of the lesson is this: The outside can easily be changed using what I have, To make something different than what it really is.
Opinions of men are formed often by sight. We say, “What you are is what you get.” What I really am is what God’s holy light Exposes when it reveals the intents of my heart.
What men see changes either for bad or for good; Every thought is very limited in its scope. Though eyes can see far or close to where I stood – Only God can see deep into my soul.
I wonder as I sit here what does my family think – Do they consider I am putting on a show? Am I truly consistent, or do they share a wink Of skepticism over something I don’t know?
I really want to show outwardly what I am inside – God’s grace to me is what I want to express. If they believe I am internally real and outwardly don’t hide – Then I will consider my life lived before them a success.
“Father God, the door to my heart is open. I am not able, nor do I want to hide anything from Thee. I am wondering if perhaps there are things I should keep hid from my family. If there is, give me the wisdom to know what to keep silent about and what to avoid. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”