Jeremiah TiptonFounder in president of David Hernandez ministries

When People Overlook You

9 Feb 2025 · 2 min

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In this short sermon, the speaker recounts the biblical account of the prophet Samuel being sent by God to anoint the next king from Jesse’s sons. After seven older brothers are rejected, Samuel insists on bringing the youngest son, David, who is tending sheep and initially overlooked by his own father. The speaker uses this story to illustrate that when God has chosen a person, no human ambition or jealousy can prevent that destiny. The message encourages listeners who feel overlooked or blocked to relax, trust God’s timing, and be at peace, asserting that divine purpose will ultimately prevail.

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The prophet was sent by God to anoint the next king. The prophet Samuel was told by God to go to the home of a man named Jesse. Now, Jesse had several sons, one of whom would become king. But Jesse didn't present all of his sons. He only presented the sons that he deemed as possibly capable of being God's choice for king. Jesse had 7 of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel said to him, the Lord has not chosen these. 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. The son that was left out was David, the very one who God chose to become king. Man overlooked him. In fact, one could speculate that his own father tried to push him out of an opportunity. Still, the Lord called him. The prophet spoke adamantly, We will not sit down until he arrives. Once God has chosen you, it's not possible for others to prevent your promotion. Once God has selected you for a purpose, even the most jealous, competitive, or ambitious people can't stop the mantle from falling onto your shoulders. So when others overlook you or attempt to block your way, relax. Trust God. Be at peace. God knows where to find you.