The Oil of Anointing
David chosen not for stature, but for heart.
Samuel's visit to Jesse's house in Bethlehem.
The big idea
People look at outward appearance, but God looks at the heart.
Opening scripture
“The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
What does “The Oil of Anointing” walk through?
The Oil of Anointing
1 Samuel 16:7 · KJV
For the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.
In plain English
The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.
Living the Truth
In this passage, 1 Samuel invites us into deeper trust and alignment with God. Samuel's visit to Jesse's house in Bethlehem. When we apply this truth, peace follows.
“People look at outward appearance, but God looks at the heart.”
Pray
Lord Jesus, write the truth of 1 Samuel 16:7 upon my heart today. Amen.
Write it down
How does the truth of 1 Samuel 16:7 apply to your life today?
Carry This Truth
Walk with confidence knowing God's Word is faithful.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from 1 Samuel 16:7. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- 1 Samuel 16:7
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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