Have you ever considered how different what we see is from what God sees? We see problems; God sees solutions. We see the superficial; He sees the substantial!  Let’s look ‘beneath the surface’ of one of the most famous events in Israel’s history: David anointed as king.

• Victory over the Amalekites…but disobedience of God
• Saul and Samuel at odds; people fear a violent conflict
• Samuel goes to Bethlehem to sacrifice…

Note: Most important news often goes unreported!

A Closer Look at a well-known story

• God to Samuel: “Stop grieving!” (1)
  God doesn’t dwell on the past! Do we?
  
• The people fear Saul; God calls for a sacrifice (2-5)
  We focus on fears; God wants our focus on Him.
  
• Samuel sees physical stature; God looks deeper (6-10)
  The Lord looks at the heart – which means…

• Samuel doesn’t stop until he obeys completely (11-13).
  God’s man trusts and obeys no matter what happens.

 Principles for Life

• The mark of greatness is simple obedience to God.
• The eyes of faith look forward – not back.
• God looks at our hearts: What does He see?

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