This week Pastor Alan unpacks when Samuel is called out of retirement for one final mission, he faces the delicate task of anointing a new king while Saul still reigns. In 1 Samuel 16, God reminds us that while people judge by outward appearances, He looks at the heart, ultimately choosing David—a young shepherd overlooked by others but seen by God. This story of rejection, obedience, and divine selection highlights that true identity and purpose come not from human qualifications, but from being chosen and empowered by God.