Samuel said, “In the past you did not think that you were important, but the Lord chose you to be king. So you became the leader of the tribes of Israel.” 1 Samuel 15:17 (ERV)
Saul’s journey to becoming king commenced when his father, Kish, sent him and one of his servants to locate donkeys. After a long, exhausted, unrewarding search, Saul told his servant that they should return to his father’s house lest his father stops worrying about donkeys and start worrying about them (1 Samuel 9:5).
The servant suggested that they visit the Prophet Samuel to inquire of God about the whereabouts of the donkeys. After inquiries, they located the Prophet, Samuel. God had already revealed to Samuel that he will send a Benjamite (Saul), and he (Samuel) will anoint him as leader over His (God’s) people, the Israelites. Saul will deliver the Israelites from the oppressive hands of Israel’s enemies. Saul was walking into his destiny.
Saul, however, made excuses as to why he should not be King. He thought he was not worthy of this vocation because the Benjamites were the smallest tribe of Israel, and his clan was the least of all the clans (1 Samuel 9:21). When the announcement of Saul’s Kingship was made, Saul timidly hid behind the supplies forcing the people to bring him out (1 Samuel 10:22-24).
Saul was not only the first King of Israel, but he was also the first Israelite to form a standing army. Saul fought against enemies on every side of Israel, including Moab, Ammon, Edom, the King of Zobah, and the Philistines. He fought valiantly and delivered Israel from the hands of those who plundered them. Saul became a popular king (1 Samuel 14:47-48).
My brothers, your assignment may seem mundane when it is assigned to you, but treat it with urgency since you may be walking into your destiny upon its completion. Be blessed.
Read: Psalm 33:11; Psalm 38:15
Bible Reading Guide: Psalm 59:9-17; John 6:60-71; John 7:1-13; Judges 12; Judges 13
