Pastor’s Perspective

WEEKLY DEVOTION

April 14th, 2024

BECOME LIKE HIM

    In 1 Samuel 16:7, The Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him.  For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”  Many times, we believe the Lord will use a person simply because they fit the mold and have qualities or talents that are exceptional. But the Lord looks at the heart, your heart!  The Lord sees the compassion and genuine love you have for the people.  You don’t just love the people out of duty, or because you’re supposed to.  You truly love them because you are part of them.  You cry when they cry, you mourn when they mourn, you feel what they are feeling. You go through their burdens with them. Maybe the person who needs your love and encouragement is your co-worker, family member, husband, or wife, that person at the grocery store or bus stop, or that person who is sitting right next to you in church.  Precious brothers and sisters, I encourage you to keep loving the people and investing your lives in them.  The more we love them, the more we become like Him!