Even people who don't know anything about art would recognize Da Vinci's Mona Lisa. It shows ups everywhere in pop-culture. Some would say this is the most famous painted portrait in the world.
Yet, we don't know for sure who Da Vinci actually painted. There are ideas of course. Most seem to think it might be a portrait of Lisa Gherardini, the wife of Francesco del Giocondo.
But no one knows for sure. It is a mystery, just like her smile.
I thought, what an interesting commentary on humanity. Her image has become more important than any other detail of her life. People know her face, but nothing else about her.
In our media driven society, we are focused so much more on looks than anything else. Better-looking people are valued more than those who are less attractive.
But God has never thought that way.
Reading 1 Samuel 16:7, when Samuel thought one of David's older more impressive brothers would be the next king, but notice what the Lord said to him.
" But the Lord said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." (NIV)
When we look at each other, what really impresses us? And do we treat people based only on what we see?
