American Idol vs Bethlehem King
I have never been a fan of American Idol. But when I heard Lauren Alaina Suddeth from Rossville, Georgia was going to audition, I thought I might tune in every once in a while. I was convinced she would become the next American Idol when she made it to the top two. But America had another plan. After the votes were in, Scotty McCreery was the winner. He had become surer of himself, skilled on the stage and competitive. Even though Scotty was one of the youngest contestants; he was presented on stage at America’s request. America doesn’t need an idol but they wanted one. America spoke and Scotty was their next idol!
So….I wondered what American Idol would look like in Bethlehem…..
God told Samuel He would select a king from among the sons of Jesse the Bethlehemite.
1 Samuel 16:6-12 says, and it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, “Surely the LORD'S anointed is before him.” 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 sees not as man sees; for man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel. And Samuel said to Jesse, “The Lord has not chosen these.” And Samuel said to Jesse, "Are these all the children?" And he said, "There remains yet the youngest, and behold, he is tending the sheep." Then Samuel said to Jesse, "Send and bring him; for we will not sit down until he comes here." So he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, "Arise, anoint him; for this is he." Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon David from that day forward.
Samuel had his own idea of who he thought would be the next king. He was convinced one of Jesse’s oldest sons would become the next king. But God had another plan. After being presented with all of Jesse’s sons, David was chosen. He was a skillful musician, a mighty man of valor and a warrior. Even though David was the youngest of Jesse’s eight sons, he was presented to Samuel at God’s request. God’s people didn’t need kings but they wanted kings. God spoke and David was there next king.
We have no idea what the future holds for Scotty McCreery, but we do know that from David’s lineage came our glorious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! And that my friends is what it is all about!
Tina Laubscher
Awesome thoughts!!
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