The people demanded a king, so God gave them one with fantastic potential. Saul, the first King of Israel, he had literally everything going for him:
- Stature. God had given him height and good looks (9:2).
- Circumstances. God had arranged for him to meet Samuel (9:17).
- Humility. God had chosen him from a humble tribe (9:21.)
- Oil Anointing. God told Samuel to anoint Saul king (9:16; 10:1).
- Spirit Anointing. The Spirit of God “rushed” upon him, and God gave him “another heart” (10:9-10).
- Divine Confirmation. Saul was confirmed by lot (10:20-24)!
- Public Acclamation. “All the people shouted: Long live the King!” (10:24)
- Military Success. Saul destroyed the Ammonites, who were threatening Israel (11:11).
- Samuel’s Prayers. Samuel retires and promises to pray, “Far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you.” (12: 23)
Tomorrow, we begin to find out!
Pastor Gary
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