God sent Samuel to the house of a man named Jesse to find the next king.
Jesse's sons came in, one by one. They were tall and strong! But God said, “No, not him,” seven times.
“Do you have any more sons?” Samuel asked. The youngest, David, was out with the sheep. God said, “He's the one!” God looks at the heart.
Key Verse
Man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.1 Samuel 16:7, ESV
Talk About It
What do you think God sees when He looks at your heart?
Story Questions
Who was chosen to be the next king?
David, the youngest
What was David doing when Samuel came?
Taking care of sheep
What does God look at?
The heart
Try This Today
Say one kind thing to someone about who they are inside, not how they look.
Pray Together
God, give me a heart that loves you. Help me see others the way you do. Amen.