Our Scripture reading today is 1 Samuel 16:7, "But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his
countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart."
 
There is a saying that goes along with the truth of this verse.  "Don't judge a book by it's
cover."  Obviously, God's Word carries more weight than different sayings.  The prophet
Samuel is looking at Jesse's sons the same way we would.  If we are looking for a king, we
need to pick the tallest and strongest.  Unfortunately, that did not work with Israel's first
king.  Saul was tall and good looking, but that did not tell the whole story.  
 
We learn here that it is very important that we seek the help of the One Who can see
more deeply than we can.  God will lead us to make choices based on His view and not
ours.  His wisdom will prevent us from making some very costly decisions.