“And as they were going down to the end of the city, Samuel said to Saul, Bid the servant pass on before us, (and he passed on,) but stand thou still a while, that I may show thee the word of God.” – 1 Samuel 9v27
Saul was busy trying to find his father’s lost donkeys. He decided to go see the Samuel in case he could tell where they were. However, Samuel had a different job in store for him.
Samuel told Saul that he was to be the new king of Israel. Saul seemed to shrug it off and go on his way saying that he was not qualified for such a task. Even when Samuel told him the donkeys had gone home, Saul could not be deterred from his task.
Finally, Samuel had to be very clear with Saul – “Stop and listen, let me show you the word of God.” Far too often we can be like Saul, so occupied with our daily chores that we don’t have time for God to talk to us.
Samuel’s words are a good reminder for each of us today – “Stand still a while, and listen to God’s word.”
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