Devotional: Choosing the lower seat

 Day 1 – Seen by God

Theme: Are you living to be noticed by people or approved by God?

Scripture: “Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

—1 Samuel 16:7

Devotional Thought:
In a world obsessed with followers, likes, and platforms, it’s easy to live for applause. But God sees beneath the surface—to our motives, our desires, our hearts. In Luke 14, Jesus wasn’t impressed by status or seats of honor. He watched the proud jockeying for position and offered a better way: the way of humility.

We don’t need to push our way into recognition. We are already fully seen and known by the One who matters most.

Reflection Questions:

• Whose attention do you crave most?
• Do you trust that God sees you, even when others don’t?

Action Step:
Today, pause once when you feel tempted to seek validation. Redirect that moment into a silent prayer: “God, You see me—and that’s enough.”

Prayer:
Lord, help me to live for Your eyes alone. Teach me to care more about being faithful than being famous. Amen.