This reminds me of the process by which Saul was chosen as the first…

When Israel's first king was chosen...
It reminds me of the process by which Saul was selected.
...Saul, the first king, was from a good family, taller than the average person, and a handsome young man.
...Samuel... once again...😨
Just like when Saul was chosen, he thought that the eldest son with the most striking looks was the perfect choice for the next king...😰
...God instructed us not to judge a person by their outward appearance,
but to choose someone whose heart is similar to God's.
...Micah 6:8.
"What is good, O man? What does the Lord require of you?
Is it not that you do justice, love faithfulness, and walk humbly with your God?"
...Where is a person's "heart" directed, and what state is it in...🤔
Today, too... it is a great concern for God.
...And the one chosen was...
David❗️.

…Even if the church building is magnificent, and even if the ministry is successful…
No matter how famous you become or how much praise you receive from others…
…God's eyes are always…
concerned with whether our hearts are living in accordance with the words of the Bible…🤔❓️

Shalom 😄

This page archives a Morning Word message shared by Pastor Peter Sunagawa on LINE. The English prose is a translation of the Japanese source message. For Scripture wording, use the BSB link above.