Gospel Reflections #898: What does man look at?

1 Samuel 9:2 "He had a son named Saul, a handsome young man. There was no one in Israel as handsome as he, and he stood a head and shoulders above anyone else."

Humans often place value on things that are not important.

The people of Israel judged the king by his appearance.

Being tall and possessing a regal bearing were the most important points in their selection criteria.

We too sometimes fail to savor God's words in the Bible deeply, preferring instead the words of messengers that sound pleasant and agreeable, or being drawn to follow those who perform bold works.

God says, "Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."

We build our relationship with God not through our senses or emotions, but through faith.

Faith means believing in God's promises without wavering, even when they don't appear convincing to our eyes, and not changing our choice.

The inhabitants of the heavenly world are watching our journey, saved by Jesus' cross and resurrection.

Our way of life, our lifestyle, proves whether we are facing toward Jesus or not.

AUTHOR'S BIO: This Gospel Reflections page is written by Masae San, who resides in Hiroshima, Japan. Masae is a dedicated student of the Bible with a deep passion for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She shares her daily reflections on Gospel perspectives to reach out to others and spread the message of God's true love through a Christ-centered approach. We are sharing her insights here so that you, too, can experience the joy that comes from knowing and understanding the true Gospel and the love of God through Jesus Christ.