A Ripe Heart

By Miriam Bradley   God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance but the LORD looks at the heart. I Samuel 16:7   “Grandpa, can we get a watermelon?” Molly could almost taste the cool sweetness. “Sure.” Grandpa knocked on one with his knuckles. “What are you doing, Grandpa?” “I’m picking our watermelon.” Molly pointed to a dark one. “This looks prettier.” Grandpa knocked on it. “Nope, that isn’t ripe.  Here, listen. Can you hear the difference?” Molly’s eyes grew wide. “Yours sounds deeper.” “That’s right. A lower sound means it’s riper and sweeter. You can’t tell by looking. It’s like the story of David in the Bible, Molly.” “Watermelons are like David?” “That’s right, Molly....

Read More