ADVENT DAY 13 - LOOKS AREN'T EVERYTHING...

1 Samuel 16:6-7, 10-12

...When they arrived, Samuel took one look at Eliab and thought, "Here he is!  God's annointed!"

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."