Would you believe that God is working even when one is chasing donkeys? In I Samuel 9:1-27, we have the story of how God chose Saul to be king of Israel. If you remember, the whole concept of having a king was troubling to the prophet Samuel. He believed that Israel should never choose a human king. God should be the king of his people.
The story unfolds as Saul, son of Kish, is chasing several donkeys that have escaped from his father’s land. A servant assists Saul and they search for several days.
Being led by God, the prophet Samuel finds himself close to where Saul and his servant are hunting donkeys. Hearing that the prophet is near, Saul’s servant offers this suggestion: “Perhaps the prophet Samuel can help us find our donkeys” (I Samuel 9:6). When Samuel sees Saul coming, he knows that this young man will be the first king of Israel.
Are you seeing the beauty of this story? Saul had no idea of God’s plan for his life. He had no idea that he had been chosen as Israel’s first king. He thought that he was only chasing donkeys.
So it is with us. We will enter this new year with all of our plans in tow not realizing that a greater plan will lead just where it wants us. Proverbs 16:9 says it so beautifully, “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.”
Begin this new year believing that in your day-to-day life, the LORD is working to complete his good plan for you. A good God is telling a good story with a good ending. Remember this in the hard times. Better yet, remember it in the good times as well.
Remember it always. One more thing: Never complain when you are forced to chase donkeys. Look where it led Saul.
Happy New Year!
I love it!! Thank you and Happy New Year 🙂
Happy Birthday to you both….love that you have a blog! It is a great blessing that through the technology we have today we are still being ministered to by you. I’m thanking God for you today and praying you both have a wonderful day.
Sorry I replied to the wrong post…should be for today 1/15.