Stand still

As they were going down to the outskirts of the city, Samuel said to Saul, "Tell the servant to go on ahead of us." And he went on. "But you stand here awhile, that I may announce to you the word of God." - 1 Samuel 9v27

Things were moving at a fast pace. One day Saul was tending the family livestock, and the next thing he knew he was going to be the king. Saul had protested, but things started to fall into place. He had a feast with family and friends. He and Samuel had an all night conference on the rooftop. Then, the time came for Saul’s anointing and coronation.

As Saul and Samuel came down from the meeting to the outskirts of the city Samuel told Saul to send the servant on his way. ‘Stand still,’ Samuel said, ‘that I may show you the word of God.’

This is a great reminder for everyone at anytime they are preparing for a big change of life. It is often neglected, but still vital, that we pause and listen to God before we enter into any venture.

Sometimes the best thing we can do when things start to get hectic is to stop, get alone, open our Bibles, and listen for God’s direction.