What's Inside

But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." 1 Samuel 16:7

Two weeks ago I lost my luggage on a trip to Florida. For four days I went without my own clothes, shoes, make-up, and jewelry. I truly came to know the meaning of "it's what's inside that counts" as I was stripped of all the exterior trappings I relied on to project an image of myself to others. It took a lost bag to show me that what matters is how God sees me...without coverup on my blemishes, without the cute outfit, and without those trendy shoes I'd just bought.

God sees me as I am and my heart covered by Jesus' sacrifice...and He loves me. I don't need the latest Tiffany necklace to impress Him. He has the hairs on my head numbered (Luke 12:7) and catches my tears in a bottle (Psalm 56:8). He sent His son to pay for my sins (John 3:16).

When He sees you, He loves you too! Completely!

So, as we live each day for Christ, let's remember His deep love for us and remember to keep our hearts set on Him...that's what He's looking at anyway.

Announcements:

• Our Impact T-shirts have been ordered and will be on their way soon!


• We have an HD Team Meeting on October 23. Lookout for an evite via email for details.


• We're starting a new series in Elementary this week: Exodus!