1 Samuel 16:11 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.”

Are you feeling forgotten by God right now? Guess what? You are not! God knows exactly where you are.

I wonder if David ever felt that way when he tended his father’s sheep while his older brothers stayed inside the house.

While reading David’s story, it appears to the natural eye that he was often overlooked and unnoticed. He was just the young shepherd watching over his father’s flock.

One day, God sent the Prophet Samuel to the house of Jesse to anoint Israel’s future king. When Samuel visited at God's command, David was the last son anyone would have thought to be chosen.

After Jesse paraded all seven of his older sons before Samuel, the prophet asked him, “Are these all the sons you have?” Jesse replied, “There is still the youngest, who is tending the sheep.”

"David, the one who appeared to be of little importance and was not initially invited to stand before the prophet, was finally called in. Scripture tells us Samuel anointed him with oil, but tradition beautifully adds that while the oil refused to flow for his older brothers, it poured freely over David's head, signaling God's choice." Good God Almighty!

To the person visiting here tonight who feel that you are overlooked: rest assured that God knows where you are, and He has an appointed time for your elevation. Keep praying, serving, worshiping, and giving God the glory! Your day of elevation is closer than you think.

Man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart.

Keep the faith and hold on, because your change is coming!

God bless,
Minister Aiken

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