Divine Discoveries on Ordinary Paths | 1 Samuel 9:15-17

What if, on this ordinary day, God revealed something extraordinary to you?

Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller.

This week, we are in 1 Samuel 9. I've titled this chapter "Guided By God."

Today, we pick up at the point of the story where Saul and his servant are out looking for their father's lost donkeys and decide to go see the prophet Samuel to get some help in finding them. Our text picks up in 1 Samuel 9:15-17, which reads:

Now the day before Saul came, the Lord had revealed to Samuel: “Tomorrow about this time I will send to you a man from the land of Benjamin, and you shall anoint him to be prince over my people Israel. He shall save my people from the hand of the Philistines. For I have seen my people, because their cry has come to me.” When Samuel saw Saul, the Lord told him, “Here is the man of whom I spoke to you! He it is who shall restrain my people.” — 1 Samuel 9:15-17

What we learn here is that Saul's ordinary search is becoming more extraordinary, and Saul doesn't know this quite yet. He still thinks he is looking for his father's lost donkeys when Samuel is going to reveal something greater.

I find this laughable because often, this is exactly how I have seen God's providence work in my life. I am simply living out my life, doing what I am supposed to be doing with character and excellence, and then God reveals something else that he would have me do by God through someone else, and it is often something of greater leadership, responsibility, and influence.

There are two important details about the role Saul will be anointed and appointed to. First, he would be anointed as a "prince over God's people" and not as a king, as God would remain the King. This is slightly different from what the people demanded, even though they would eventually call Saul their king. Second, Saul would have a specific purpose, which was to "save God's people from the hands of the Philistines." This is a very specific calling and purpose that Saul would fulfill for the rest of his life.

Remember this: if you are seeking God's guidance, remain faithful. Do what God has called you to do with willingness and excellence, and then look up. One day, you might encounter a fellow believer who will guide you to your next calling on the road of life.

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Ask This:
How can you cultivate a mindset of readiness and openness to unexpected opportunities for God's guidance in your daily life?
Reflect on a time when God surprised you with a new calling or responsibility. How did you respond, and what did you learn about trusting in His providence?

Do This:

Remain faithful and look for God's guidance.

Pray This:

Father, help me to faithfully follow Your lead in the ordinary moments of my life, trusting that You have greater plans beyond what I can see or understand. Guide me with Your wisdom and grace as I seek to fulfill Your purposes with excellence and humility. Amen.

Play This:

Lead On Good Shepherd.