I Samuel 16:7-6
“When they arrived, Samuel took one look at Eliab and thought, ‘Here he is! GOD’s anointed!’ But GOD told Samuel, ‘Looks aren’t everything. Don’t be impressed with his looks and stature. I’ve already eliminated him. GOD judges persons differently than humans do. Men and women look at the face; GOD looks into the heart.’”
“When they arrived, Samuel took one look at Eliab and thought, ‘Surely this is the Lord’s anointed!’ But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.’”
Even Samuel fell into the trap of decision making based on what his eyes could see. God made us to delight in beauty. Unfortunately, this world’s beauty has been corrupted by sin and may be enjoyed, but not trusted. Growing closer to God opens our eyes to hidden beauty that captures our mind and heart. It can be chewed on, enjoyed over time with more satisfaction. Beauty of the unseen will delight us for eternity.
Lord, may the lenses of my eyes be purified to see beauty that lasts and satisfies, especially your beauty. Whisper a warning when I begin to fall for temporal beauty. Keep my eyes on the far horizon.