11/08/2026
THE HEART | 1 Samuel 16:1–7
Preacher: Pastor Manda
“Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”
When Samuel went to Jesse’s house to anoint the next king of Israel, he immediately thought Eliab was the one because of his appearance. But God reminded him that He does not judge people the way we do. While Samuel was looking at the outside, God was looking at the heart.
David was not even in the house. He was outside taking care of the sheep, overlooked and forgotten by his own family. Yet while David was caring for sheep, God was preparing him to lead a nation.
This is a powerful reminder for us, especially as young adults. People may reject or overlook you because of your appearance, status, career, relationships, or what you currently have. But being rejected by people does not mean you have been rejected by God.
David was not perfect, but he had a heart that knew how to return to God when he failed.
So don’t spend your life trying to make people choose you. Work on your heart. Let God prepare you.
People may only see the shepherd, but God may already see the king.
Question: Are you more concerned about being chosen by people or being approved by God?