Knowing People

One evening I purchased a viking ship model.  I thought it would be fun to assemble it and paint it.  Seemed like a relaxing hobby to check out.

So I bought the paints, the ship and even some little vikings.  I started the project, but it sat, very much unfinished. 

Then recently I heard that a co-worker was into painting miniature models.  I decided to give him the paints and brushes I had purchased that were sitting unused in the closet.  He was pretty happy with the unexpected gift and showed me some photos of some of his work. 

I was amazed at the level of skill he had that coule produce this kind of small, detailed work.  Simply knowing him from work, I would have never suspected he possessed that kind of  talent.

But we do that don't we?  We quickly place people into boxes and categories without taking the time to get to know them, to see beyond what is obvious.

In 1 Samuel 17:7 (NIV) we read, "...The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."

May we seek to see those around us as God does!