Our Blessing Named Jesse

Jesse Quintin was born September 26, 2007, the much-loved fifth son of Kristan and Chad. He was diagnosed shortly after birth with AV Canal Heart Defect and Down Syndrome. Thursday, January 10th, Jesse had surgery to repair his heart defect. Friday morning he suddenly went into cardiac arrest. After 45 min. of CPR he was attached to life support. By God's healing hand his heart started to beat again and he came off life support on January 13. We created this blog to keep everyone updated.





Monday, February 4, 2008

The Lord looks on the HEART

While I was working on making the video for Jesse, I was reading this passage about King David's father (Jesse) in the Bible. I was overcome when I saw this famous verse: For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.

Isn't that written just for Jesse?!

Many people may judge Jesse by his outward appearance, but God looks straight at his heart. And, isn't it soo cool that it says HEART, not "character" or "behavior." God has given Jesse both a physical heart and a spiritual heart. I pray that He will be glorified in healing Jesse's physical heart, as well as giving him a heart that is fully devoted to God.

We love you, Jesse. I'm praying that you'll be home for Valentine's Day - our little heart baby ;0

Aunt Kim

1 Samuel 16:6-13

"When they came, he [Samuel] looked on Eliab and thought, "Surely the LORD’s anointed is before him." But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart."

Then Jesse called Abinadab and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, "Neither has the LORD chosen this one." Then Jesse made Shammah pass by. And he said, "Neither has the LORD chosen this one." And Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel. And Samuel said to Jesse, "The LORD has not chosen these."

Then Samuel said to Jesse, "Are all your sons here?" And he said, "There remains yet the youngest, but behold, he is keeping the sheep." And Samuel said to Jesse, "Send and get him, for we will not sit down till he comes here." And he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy and had beautiful eyes and was handsome. 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 rushed upon David from that day forward. And Samuel rose up and went to Ramah."
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2008 at 6:36 AM

    We so appreciate your courage and willingness to surrender to God's perfect will. We believe that God is doing miraculous things through Jesse We pray that souls will come to a saving knowledge of our Lord Jesus through these testimonies of those who believe in Him. We continue to pray for Jesse and his family and thank God for what He is doing in your lives. Love, Janet and Bill

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2008 at 11:27 AM

    Thanks again, Kim, for your words of praise and hope. We know that Jesse was name was chosen wisely and the passage you found confirms it! We will have a great celebration when Jesse comes home.

    Much love, Grandma & Grandpa Trott

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2008 at 3:27 PM

    WOW! EXPERIENCING MINUTE BLIZZARD IN MY LIFE RIGHT NOW. YOU HAVE BROUGHT gOD'S WORD SO ALIVE TO ME AT A MUCH NEEDED TIME! hE HAS BEEN GLORIFIED THROUGH! WE CONTINUER PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY...AND THANKING GOD FOR YOUR TESTIMONY! LOVE THE CLEVENGERS!

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