God won’t overlook you

“JESSE had seven of his sons pass by Samuel. But Samuel said to him, ‘The Lord has not chosen any of these.’ Then he asked Jesse, ‘Are these all the sons you have?’ Jesse answered, ‘I still have the youngest son. He is out taking care of the sheep.’ Samuel said, ‘Send for him’.” — 1 Samuel 16:10-12.

In these scriptures, we find an account of the anointing of David by Samuel, who was a prophet.

When Samuel arrived at the house of Jesse to anoint the next king of Israel, the latter initially presented his sons, one by one, to the former. When Samuel asked if these were all of Jesse’s sons, it became clear that David, the youngest, had been overlooked.

Despite being forgotten by his own father, God remembered David and chose him to be anointed as the future king of Israel. The story of David’s anointing is an example of God’s faithfulness to remember and uplift His people.

This week, we continue meditating on the truth that God remembers. The Lord, who remembers, will not overlook you. Jesse presented seven of his sons before Samuel, but none of them was chosen by the Lord. David, the youngest son, was ultimately revealed to be the chosen one by the Lord.

This is just a reminder that God’s ways are not always predictable; He often chooses the unexpected to fulfil His plans and purposes. That is why God, in Isaiah 55:8, says: “Your ways are not my ways, neither are your thoughts my thoughts.”

This is just an illustration that even when others overlook us, God sees us and remembers us. God’s remembrance is not based on human standards or expectations, but on His divine wisdom and love for His people.

The story of David’s anointing reminds us that God’s remembrance is not bound by human limitations. He sees our hearts, knows our struggles and remembers us in our times of need. Just as He remembered David and elevated him to a position of great significance, He will also remember and uplift each one of us according to His perfect plan. Oh, yes, according to His perfect plan.

1 Samuel 16:7 summarises this truth, where God speaks to Samuel. The verse reads: “But 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’.”

This reveals to us God’s unique ability to see beyond the surface and to remember and uplift those who may be overlooked by the world. Take comfort in the assurance that God will remember each one of us. His faithfulness and love extend beyond human understanding and His remembrance brings hope, purpose and significance to our lives.

Let us hold fast to the truth that God’s remembrance is a source of unwavering strength and encouragement, knowing that we are never forgotten in His eyes. You are the apple of God’s eye and He has engraved you in the palm of His hands.