1 Samuel 10:27 New International Version (NIV)
27 But some scoundrels said, “How can this fellow
save us?” They despised him and brought him no gifts. But Saul kept
silent.
Some folks didn't want Saul to serve them as King because of
his simple background and non-aristocratic family history. So often, we tend to
do the same thing today — label people and discount their ability to lead God's
people or serve in God's Kingdom because of their heritage or past. God,
however, doesn't look at a person's pedigree. He searches the heart. So, dear
leader, please stick close to the Lord, because you will be criticized. But
please, don't react to every little criticism; instead, devote yourself to
serving the LORD boldly. And to those who follow, do not be quick to dismiss
someone as God's leader because she or he lacks some noble pedigree. Remember
the vast variety of people God used in the stories we find in the Bible. Trust
that he will be just as creative in his choice of people to lead in our day.
Thought for today:
Am I caught up with appearance and presentation (outward trappings) rather than
the content of someone’s character?
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