SAMUEL MEETS SAUL

PROCLAMATION

“And when Samuel saw Saul, The Lord said unto him, ‘Behold the man whom I spake to thee of.  This same shall reign over My people.’  Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, ‘Tell me, I pray thee, where the seer’s house is.’  And Samuel answered Saul, and said, ‘I am the seer …’ ”  1 Samuel 9:17-19 (KJV)

 

EXPLANATION

These words were written under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God by the prophet Samuel.  There was a young Benjamite whose name was Saul the son of Kish.  Saul was sent to find his father’s lost donkeys.  He and a servant went through the country of Ephraim, around the area of Shalita, into the district of Shaalim and did not find them.  When they reached the district of Zuph, they decided to seek the advice of the man of God, who in those days was called a seer. (1 Samuel 9:1-9)  As they approached the town they inquired where the seer was and they were given directions.  When they entered the city, there was Samuel coming towards them. (1 Samuel 9:10-14)  Now on the day before The Lord God had revealed to Samuel: “About this time tomorrow I will send you a man … Anoint him ruler over My people Israel …” (1 Samuel 9:15-16)  When Samuel saw Saul, The Lord said to him, this is the man that I spoke to you about.  As Saul drew near him he asked Samuel where the seer’s house was, and Samuel answered him and said, “I am the seer ...” (1 Samuel 9:17-19)  Saul and Samuel conversed and Samuel invited him to dine with him.  They conversed even more after they ate. (1 Samuel 9:20-27)

 

APPLICATION

Everyone who comes into our lives is there for a purpose.  They are there as a blessing, as a lesson, or as a test.  No one that we meet is by accident, by chance, or by luck, it is all by the providence of God.  Our reasons for coming to a particular place may be different, but the outcome of our meeting will be according to the will of God.  Remember, all things work together for the good of them that love The Lord. (Romans 8:28)