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THE PREPARATIONS TO CONFIRM SAUL AS KING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28
1 Samuel 10

Proverbs 25:11

 

“A word fitly spoken is like apples

of gold in pictures of silver.”

 

THE PREPARATIONS TO CONFIRM SAUL AS KING
 
Samuel instructed Saul to go to Gilgal and tarry there seven days. He would then come, offer burnt offerings and peace offerings, and show him what to do. He always offered these in worship. The worship of God was an exercise that could not be separated from all service for Him.
 
It was when Saul turned from Samuel to go back that God gave him another heart, resulting in another disposition of mind. All the signs that Samuel had told him came to pass. The Spirit of God came upon Saul and he prophesied. This led to an outward show of devotion, and a sudden change for the present. The people wondered if Saul was “among the prophets” (1 Sam 10:11).
 
Saul’s appointment as king was a special one. Even though Israel wanted to be like other nations, there was a great difference in the selection of the king. Saul had to know that the nation of Israel was especially chosen of God. He was also to assume his office under God’s leading.
 
The people saw the new king among the prophets. These prophets were people who spoke for God. Noticing his association with the prophets, the people asked questions about him. Saul then went to the high place (1 Sam 10:13). At that time, he had not been revealed publicly as king and the people referred to him as the son of Kish. Saul’s uncle met him and asked where he had been. Saul simply told him that he and his servant were looking for his father’s asses, but when they could not find them, they went to see Samuel. He did not tell his uncle all that Samuel had told him, but merely reported that Samuel told them that the asses had been found.
 
THOUGHT: Important matters can only be revealed at the right time.
PRAYER: Father, may I be wise and discerning to speak the right things at the right time.

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