ENTHRONEMENT ASSEMBLY DAILY DEVOTIONALS.

Monday August 19th, 2024.

Topic : A Heart To Carry Great blessings.

Memory Verse :‭1 Samuel 16:12. So he sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the Lord said, “Rise and anoint him; this is the one.”

Bible Reading : ‭1 Samuel 16:6-7 NIV‬. Key Verse: v7.

When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed stands here before the Lord.” But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

After God rejected Saul from continuing to be King over his people of Israel, Samuel was in pain because of his love for Saul and the Israelites and mourned before the Lord. Unknown to Samuel the man of God, God had already found a man who had the type of mindset king Saul lacked, which led to his failure to lead his own people. “The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king.” But Samuel said, “How can I go? If Saul hears about it, he will kill me.” The Lord said, “Take a heifer with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the Lord.’ Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what to do. You are to anoint for me the one I indicate.”” ‭1 Samuel 16:1-3.

When Samuel arrived at the place of sacrifice with Jesse and his sons, it was time for the real business of that day. At the request of Samuel Jesus began to present his sons before Samuel. At the appearance of Eliab, Samuel felt that he had seen the young man who had what it will take to lead the people of God into the next phase in nation building. He was about to commit a blunder by anointing the wrong person when God stopped him by speaking to reveal his mind to Samuel. Samuel as man of God was in the house of Jesse looking for a man with the right appearance, while the Spirit of God was there looking the guy who had the right mindset this time to lead his people. “Then Jesse called Abinadab and had him pass in front of Samuel. But Samuel said, “The Lord has not chosen this one either.” Jesse then had Shammah pass by, but Samuel said, “Nor has the Lord chosen this one.” Jesse had seven of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel said to him, “The Lord has not chosen these.”” 1 Samuel 16:8-10.

‭”So he asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse answered. “He is tending the sheep.” Samuel said, “Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives.” So he sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the Lord said, “Rise and anoint him; this is the one.”” 1 Samuel 16:11-12. One of the challenges in the body of Christ today is that many are asking for things they don’t have the right mindset or heart to carry. From today, when you are praying for great kingdom blessings, be they spiritual or material, ask also for the right heart before the Lord that can carry such blessing. God is more interested in a man having the right heart, than releasing the blessing in hurry, to avoid negative consequences in the future. The right mindset will always speed up answer to our prayers.

Prayer :Thank you Father God because it is your will to bless me beyond measure. Today I ask that you create in me the right heart that you can entrust with great kingdom spiritual and maternal riches. Thank you Lord for hearing me always in Jesus precious name….. Amen 🙏🏿.

Yearly Bible Reading : John 11:37-57.

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