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SAUL REVEALED AS THE CHOICE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26
1 Samuel 9

1 Peter 2:13-17

 

“Honor all men.
Love the brotherhood,

Fear God. Honour the king.”

 

SAUL REVEALED AS THE CHOICE
 
God had spoken to Samuel to make His choice known. God led Saul to where He wanted him to be. Saul and his servant left home to look for his lost asses. After three days, Saul told the servant that his father would worry not about the asses but be worried about their whereabouts.They were running short of their provisions and still had not found the asses.
 
Saul’s servant was reliable and thoughtful. He told Saul that there was a man of God in that city commonly referred to as the seer. He said that the seer would be able to tell them where the asses were. They needed to bring a gift for the man of God when they went to see him. The servant said that he had the fourth part of a shekel of silver and that would be sufficient as a gift to the man of God. Matthew Henry commented that Samuel needed not their money, nor would he have denied his advice even if they had not brought any gift. But they gave it to Samuel as a token of respect and the value they put upon his office. God was guiding their steps without their knowledge. They went to look for the man of God. At the same time, Samuel was also expecting them as the Lord had showed him.
 
They went to the city and inquired where the seer would be. The people of the city were familiar with Samuel’s movement, so they gave Saul and his servant clear direction. It was not long before Saul and Samuel came face to face. When Saul appeared, the Lord identified him to Samuel, that he was the one chosen to lead Israel. Samuel handled that period of transition in Israel from the rule by judges to the rule by the king. When Saul was confirmed as king, the necessary procedures were to be put in place. It was for Samuel then to fulfil his part until the king sat on the throne. Samuel indicated to Saul that he had been chosen of God to be the king of Israel. Saul was not prepared for that revelation, but speech could not change what God had planned for him. Samuel continued to prepare him for the great day.
 
THOUGHT: Where trust in God is present, there is clear guidance and revelation.

PRAYER: Father, I thank Thee for making known Thy eternal plan.

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