God sees you up!

(Today's devotion is brought to you by Paul and Barnabas)

1 Samuel 16:7
7… For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.


Imagine David when he was a young shepherd boy. Many who knew him in his pre-Goliath days would very likely have seen just an ordinary youth — one who lived at home with his parents and siblings, enjoyed the outdoors and loved music. But where others saw a typical teenager, God saw a king in young David. He saw David’s name being uttered in honour forever, for even the Lord Jesus is called the Son of David!

Dearest friend, God does not see as man sees. God saw in fearful Gideon a mighty man of valour and called him so even when he was hiding from his enemies in fear. (Judges 6:12) God saw in young David a king and anointed him as one. (1 Samuel 16:10–13) God saw in meek Moses a deliverer and drew him from obscurity. (Exodus 3)

Today, God looks beyond what man sees and says about you, and He has dreams for you that are bigger than you can imagine! So look far, and know that He has huge plans for you!

While many see a simple person striving hard to catch up with life and with work, God sees a great singer in the making, powerful lungs to take the nations by faith, a mighty prayer warrior, or a wonderful minister for anyone who is looking to know Jesus!

As you read today’s devotion, many of you may identify with what was just shared. There is a small group among you who have been challenged by your spiritual parents of late, to rise up and serve Him in many ways, yet you hold back, and are unsure if you can take up the challenge.

Will you place your hand on your heart this moment, and present all you have unto Him, and pray Jesus’ prayer together with me and say “Lord, not my will, but Yours, be done!”

Fret not! God sees you up!