Today’s devotion comes from 1 Samuel 10:1-16. Here is a link to this Scripture – 1 Samuel 10 NASB1995 – – Bible Gateway
I quote only the following verses.
“Then Samuel took the flask of oil, poured it on his head, kissed him and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you a ruler over His inheritance? … Afterward you will come to the hill of God where the Philistine garrison is; and it shall be as soon as you have come there to the city, that you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the high place with harp, tambourine, flute, and a lyre before them, and they will be prophesying. Then the Spirit of the LORD will come upon you mightily, and you shall prophesy with them and be changed into another man. It shall be when these signs come to you, do for yourself what the occasion requires, for God is with you. And you shall go down before me to Gilgal; and behold, I will come down to you to offer burnt offerings and sacrifice peace offerings. You shall wait seven days until I come to you and show you what you should do.”
Then it happened when he turned his back to leave Samuel, God changed his heart; and all those signs came about on that day. When they came to the hill there, behold, a group of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came upon him mightily, so that he prophesied among them. It came about, when all who knew him previously saw that he prophesied now with the prophets, that the people said to one another, “What has happened to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?” A man there said, “Now, who is their father?” Therefore it became a proverb: “Is Saul also among the prophets?” When he had finished prophesying, he came to the high place.” 1 Samuel 10:1-16.
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We want to be careful to not comment about Saul beyond what today’s Scripture presents, particularly considering what happened to Saul near the end of his life and reign, including but not limited to 1 Samuel 16:13-14.
But, I think we can safely meditate particularly on the Scripture that I have highlighted in bold italic font above. The Spirit of the LORD came upon Saul as a sign that he would be king and maybe to prepare him to be king.
More generally, we can meditate on the sovereignty of the LORD to give signs and to change hearts to accomplish whatever His purpose may be.
“The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the LORD;
He turns it wherever He wishes.” Proverbs 21:1.
“For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, “FOR THIS PURPOSE I RAISED YOU UP, TO DEMONSTRATE MY POWER IN YOU, AND THAT MY NAME MIGHT BE PROCLAIMED THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE EARTH.” So then He has mercy on whom He desires, and He hardens whom He desires.” Romans 9:17-18.
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