What 1 Samuel 16:7 means to me…
When I think of 1 Samuel 16:7, I remember how so many people only look at the outside, not the inside. I am reminded of how much God loves us. He will never care about our insecurities. Psalm 121:3-8 shows how much God loves and cares for us. He will always forgive us and watch over us.
In the book of Samuel, we see how looks can be deceiving. What’s on the inside matters most. I think of Saul. Samuel chose him because of his Jewish heritage and looks. It turns out that he was a very bad king. He made bad decisions and was disobedient to God.
In biblical terms, the heart shows our true character and relationship with God. For example, whenever I saw my great-grandma, I thought she looked scary, but I would not be here without her. She went from Colombia to New York and then brought her kids to Texas. One of her kids is my grandma, my father’s mom. If she never got to go to Texas, I would not be here.
My great-grandma helped many families. She helped them travel and provided food and water. She is now 93 years old. She is a lady whose heart God sees. We should all try to see as God sees.
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for everything you have done for us. Help us not to look at the outside but on the inside. Help us to see as God sees, for we are all created in God’s image. In Jesus’ name, Amen. – Ava B., 7th grade
