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An Ordinary Man Read: 1 Samuel 16:1–7 Bible in a Year: Genesis 18–19; Matthew 6:1–18 People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16.7 William Carey was a sickly boy, born to a humble family near Northampton, England. His future didn’t look too bright. But God had plans for him. Against all odds, he moved to India, where he brought incredible social reforms and translated the Bible into several Indian languages. He loved God and people, and accomplished many things for God. David, of Jesse, was an ordinary young man, the youngest in his family. He was seemingly an insignificant shepherd on the hills of Bethlehem (1 Samuel 16:11–12). Yet God saw David’s heart and had a plan for him. King Saul had been rejected by God for disobedience. While the prophet Samuel mourned Saul’s choices, God called Samuel to anoint a different king, one of Jesse’s sons. When Samuel saw the handsome, tall Eliab, he naturally thought, “surely the Lord’s anointed stands here before the Lord” (v. 6). However, God’s strategy to select a king was much different than Samuel’s. In fact, God said no to each of Jesse’s sons, except the youngest one. Selecting David as king was definitely not a strategic move from God’s part, or so it seemed at first glance. What would a young shepherd have to offer his community, let alone his country? How comforting to know that the Lord knows our hearts and has His plans for us. Dear Lord, thank You that You care more about my heart’s attitude toward You than my outward beauty, possessions, or achievements. God’s priority is your heart. 
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Years ago, I read and reread and excellent book named "Called, Appointed, Anointed"...... at least I think that was the title. The gist was that GOD puts the calling on a person, then HE appoints that person to that task, and then HE anoints that person to do it. It isn't the person's looks, education, or anything else, it is all GOD. The person just needs to be willing and follow GOD. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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