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Outward Appearance

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Good morning

Scripture reading: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Praise song: Lift Your Countenance

 


Meditation:

    The English idiom 'Never Judge a Book by Its Cover' implies that one should not make a final judgment on anything based only on outward appearance. The story narrated in the above scripture gives a clear insight into what it means to judge by outer appearance. The prophet Samuel gazed upon seven of Jesse's sons and was satisfied with their masculinity and countenance, thinking they fit the profile of a king. Still, the Lord made it known to Samuel that the qualities He seeks are internal and not external. The Lord looks at the heart and not the outward physique. 

    Following the Lord's command, Samuel sent for David, who was out in the field tending to the flock, anointed him with oil, and appointed him as the King of Israel. Look not upon another man's countenance because redeeming love has set apart the worst of mankind to be rewarded for the Saviour's passion. Jesus Christ, through his infinite love and wisdom, has selected some of the worst to be the best. Therefore, judge not by the outward appearance, but look for what is internally hidden from the physical eyes.

Let us pray:

    Heavenly Father, the God who can see the hidden depths of our hearts, who sees beyond outward appearance, I glory and honor you, O Lord. Father, I pray that as we stand before you this morning, O God, whatever is hidden in the secret chambers of our hearts will be a required asset for us to be appointed and not rejected. Father, I pray that our outward physique aligns with our inward countenance. Almighty God, may we seek to please and honor you in every aspect of our lives, to live an exemplary Christ-like life that glorifies you. Lord, grant us the willpower to stand firm, live by your precepts and commands, and walk according to your will in the mighty name of Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen. 

 Have Wishing you a blessed day. 💖🙏

 

 

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  1. AnonymousAugust 25, 2025 at 6:56 AM

    Blessed morning. God is faithful. When everything falls apart, praise His name. When you have a broken heart, raise your hands and say, Lord , you're all I need. When it seems you're all alone, praise His name. When you feel you can't go on, just raise your hands and say. Greater is He that is within me. Loving God, please help me to praise you in happy moments, praise you in difficult moments, and seek you in quiet moments. Help me to worship you in painful moments and to trust you in every moment knowing that you promised to take care of me. Amen. Stay blessed. 🙌

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  2. AnonymousAugust 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM

    How interesting a lesson. Action speaks louder than words. When a kiss is demonstrated, it's meaning can be one of two things, deception or genuine. Deception if followed by a series of heartache, genuine if Actions are followed by unconditional behavior. An observations of ones behavior over a period of time can hint to the purpose of that kiss but it takes the Holy Spirit to expose it's real or deceptive nature. 💋

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  3. AnonymousAugust 27, 2025 at 9:23 AM

    Blessed morning. God is faithful. Be like Jesus is my song. In the home and in the throng. Be like Jesus all day long. I would be like Jesus. Dear God, today I pray that you will search my heart. Help me not to judge someone else before taking the time first to examine myself. Help me to stop and think about all that You have forgiven me for, and judging a person does not define who they are. You remind us in 1 Samuel 16 : 7 that Man looks on the outward appearance, but you Lord looks on the heart. Amen. Stay blessed 🙌

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