WHAT’S UP?
READING: 1 SAMUEL 10:1-8
The words above were spoken by Samuel the prophet to Saul just before Saul was anointed to be the King of Israel, because He had never been a king before. We also frequently come to times in our lives when we are about to experience situations that are completely new to us. We often try to imagine or project how these events will be, but there is no way to actually know. Then, when it becomes over, done and completed; we may realize that we would not have understood even if we had received information or instruction before hand. It was that way for Saul. The Lord knew that too much advance knowledge would not have been good for him. In His wisdom, God wanted Saul to know only that guidance would be provided when needed. We are blessed that this same divine wisdom is used to provide for our lives. We may not always appreciate this fully because sometimes we just simply want to know what is coming. However, the truth upon which we can rest is not knowledge based. It is faith based because Almighty God has promised to be with us. No matter what unknown awaits us, He will be our victory. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.
RESPONSE
1. Are Samuel’s words to Saul of current use to you in your life?2. Can you think of a time when it would have been detrimental if you had known more in advance?
