1 Sam 9 tells the story of Saul & his servant being sent by his father to look for the donkeys who had strayed away. A simple request that would ultimately lead to a life-altering assignment.
At the suggestion of his servant, Saul set out to find the prophet they’d only heard about. The one called “The Seer”. For surely he’d know how to help them.
Vs 19 records Samuel’s words., “I am the seer! Go up to the place of worship ahead of me. We will eat there together & in the morning I’ll tell you what you want to know.” He continues in vs 20, addressing the real ache of his heart, “And don’t worry about the donkeys that were lost... for they have been found.”
God had already spoken to Samuel & told him that Saul was indeed His chosen one for Israel. And so Samuel’s sweet words here were intended to lift Saul to higher thinking while offering compassion for that which currently occupied his mind.
Saul went looking for a donkey.. & found a kingdom. A calling. Oh such great hope for us too! What the Lord purposes for our lives is so much greater than we could ever even anticipate!
Samuel tells Saul, “Go up ahead of me.” What a mark of respect! And then continues to honor him at a meal in the company of 30 other guests! What a display of great affection & proof that he had divine foreknowledge of his arrival! Ahh.. that Jesus would say to us, “I knew you were coming & have a place designed for you, a great feast prepared for you, & a future that surpasses all of your expectations!”
I realize the beauty of the process! In this story we can see it too! The conformation of the Seer, the opportunity to go up ahead to be place of worship, the promise of divine revelation, a command to higher thinking, a shared meal with the Seer, an offer to abide in the Presence. Don’t lose heart friends! There’s a gradual preparation required for the Divine commission.
He's calling you... just be patient, dear one. The preparation is part of the glorious process!!
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