1 Samuel 16:6-13 NLT
When they arrived, Samuel took one look at Eliab and thought, "Surely this is the Lord's anointed!" (7) But the Lord said to Samuel, "Don't judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn't see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." (8) Then Jesse told his son Abinadab to step forward and walk in front of Samuel. But Samuel said, "This is not the one the Lord has chosen." (9) Next Jesse summoned Shimea, but Samuel said, "Neither is this the one the Lord has chosen." (10) In the same way all seven of Jesse's sons were presented to Samuel. But Samuel said to Jesse, "The Lord has not chosen any of these." (11) Then Samuel asked, "Are these all the sons you have?" "There is still the youngest," Jesse replied. "But he's out in the fields watching the sheep and goats." "Send for him at once," Samuel said. "We will not sit down to eat until he arrives." (12) So Jesse sent for him. He was dark and handsome, with beautiful eyes. And the Lord said, "This is the one; anoint him." (13) So as David stood there among his brothers, Samuel took the flask of olive oil he had brought and anointed David with the oil. And the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David from that day on. Then Samuel returned to Ramah.
1.You Might Be The 8th Pick, But You're #1 Choice In God's Eyes
1 Samuel 16:6-7 NLT
When they arrived, Samuel took one look at Eliab and thought, "Surely this is the Lord's anointed!" (7) But the Lord said to Samuel, "Don't judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn't see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."
Proverbs 4:23 NIV
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
2.Don't Be Like Eliab
1 Samuel 17:28-29 NLT
But when David's oldest brother, Eliab, heard David talking to the men, he was angry. "What are you doing around here anyway?" he demanded. "What about those few sheep you're supposed to be taking care of? I know about your pride and deceit. You just want to see the battle!" 29 "What have I done now?" David replied. "I was only asking a question!"
Matthew 20:26 NLT
But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant
3.What Separates You from The Rest?
1 Samuel 16:18 NLT
One of the servants said to Saul, "One of Jesse's sons from Bethlehem is a talented harp player. Not only that—he is a brave warrior, a man of war, and has good judgment. He is also a fine-looking young man, and the Lord is with him."
John 15:16-17 NLT
You didn't choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name. (17) This is my command: Love each other.