Today’s QuickWord from 1 Samuel 16:11 reflects on the phrase, “There he is”—three words that carried both dismissal and destiny. David wasn’t far away; he was close enough to be seen, yet his own father didn’t consider him worthy of inclusion. Sometimes the deepest hurt comes not from strangers but from those who know us best and still overlook us.

If you’ve ever felt dismissed, unrecognized, or left out, remember this: people may not see your value, but God has not forgotten your worth. Promotion doesn’t come from people—it comes from Him. Just as heaven had already chosen David, God sees you and will call you at the appointed time. Stay faithful, because being overlooked by others cannot block what God has already decided.