In the narrative of 1 Samuel 15:34 – 16:13, we witness the unfolding of God’s divine plan amidst the human struggle for power and recognition. Following the disobedience of King Saul, God directs the prophet Samuel to anoint a new king from among the sons of Jesse of Bethlehem. Despite the outward appearances and expectations of man, God looks beyond the surface to the heart of an individual. This passage reminds us that God’s ways are not our ways, and His plans often unfold in ways that defy human understanding.
