So many
interesting things in today's readings.
"for the Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on
the outward appearances, but the LORD looks on the heart." (1 Samuel 16:7)
Imagine what the world might look like if we had God's
eyes---if we could consider one another's heart, and not just the outward
appearance.
"Let David remain in my service..." (1 Samuel
16:21).
Here we have the past
(Saul) and the future (David) working together. A hard thing to do.
It is difficult for the past to watch the future do things differently,
change what has been.....and so we see it is for Saul. In the end, they part---and not
amicably. We see Saul seeking the
end of David. Saul cannot see
David with God's eyes, the heart of David, only that David has something that
he, Saul, does not have. Greed and
jealousy enter the picture.
"Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet;
righteousness and peace will kiss each other." (Psalm 85:10)
But here, my beloved, is what happens when we see with God's
eyes, when we consider one another's hearts, when we live the life of salvation
that God offers. Steadfast love,
faithfulness, righteousness and peace.
What a promise! Do we dare
to take God up on this promise?
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