Will God pick me?

The son's of Jesse were seven. Samuel the man of God had come to Bethlehem-Judah by order of God to anoint one of Jesse's son's to be king. Hand picked by God Almighty. The one that looked beyond the external person, everyone sees and knows, into their heart. When the first one came and stood before the prophet the voice of the eternal one said this is not him. Though he may stand tall, be strong, or handle the bow and sword as a champion, this was not the one. So, as the story goes, each of Jesse's son's passed before Samuel. Still not finding the chosen of God, Samuel said, "Is this all your sons?" Jesse had one son more, the youngest, whose name was David. He was tending his father's sheep in the field. While the young fellow was approaching the Spirit of the Lord spoke suddenly to the prophet and said,"Arise, anoint him, for this is he."


What was so special about this young boy from Bethlehem-Judah? God said that he looks on the heart. Man looks on the outward appearance and accomplishments, but God looks beyond the veil of flesh, deep, into the soul of man.


It is worth noting that when the prophet showed up to the house of Jesse, the only son that had not stood before Jesse, was busy working. Busy about his father's business. We too, while waiting on our commission or calling, should be busy about our Father's business.


Taking note to each name of the son's of Jesse. For in ancient times it was very customary to name a child depicting character or an assumed character. You find symbolic names all through scripture. Even our Lord Jesus himself. His name means "Jehovah saves".


Now the name of Jesse's firstborn was Eliab, hence "God of father" an illusion to one that would worship the God his father worshipped. The second son was Abinadab, meaning "father of generosity", typifying one that was very generous. The third son, Shimma, meaning "annuciation or revelation" symbolic of the soul that searches the deep hidden meanings. The forth son was Nethaneel which meant "giver of God" a reflection of a person that gives abundantly in the things of God. The fifth son is Raddai, which carries the meaning of "domineering" speaking of a conquerer or a spirit of control. Jesse's sixth son's name was Ozem, a word which refers to "strength or strong".

But God chose none of these. It wasn't the the abundant giver, although it is more blessed to give than to receive. It wasn't the one that would follow the God of his fathers, though this too was a fine trait. We should seek out the old landmarks. these are admirable and wise characteristic, yet, God chose none of these.

What was so special about this one young fellow of Bethlehem-Judah among the sons of Jesse? If we take a look at the name of David in the reflection of its meaning it may bring some light. David simply means "loving" or "beloved". Isn't that percularly different from his older brothers? His name meant to love. But then Jesus said, "If you LOVE me, you keep my commandments". Another place the Bible tells us that "love covers a multitude of sin". Paul, the as apostle, in 1 Corintians 13. Speaks about three subjects. Faith, hope, and charity. But through this chapter it is charity that is held high above all else. Charity is another word for LOVE.

LOVE is the key. LOVE is the reason Jesus died and LOVE rose him up again. So if you desire to be chosen of God, pray that God fill your heart with LOVE.

The greatest of all attributes.

Amen.