1 Samuel 13-15

When those in authority fail to obey God, they may be disqualified from leadership.

Saul looked to be the king God's people needed, but his failure to trust and obey God led to God rejecting him. Jesus did not look like the king God's people needed, but through His total obedience to God even to His death on the cross, He pleased the Father, who accepted His sacrifice on behalf of the people. All who trust in Jesus are accepted by the Father.