When the Israelites wanted a king to rule over them, Samuel was disheartened. He knew they had actually rejected God as their leader. Uniquely, God had prepared a man to be the king and he told Samuel where to find him. Saul was a prime physical specimen, head and shoulders taller than everyone else. It’s as if God had prepared him for this challenge.

When Saul trusted the Lord and stayed in sync with Samuel, things went well. When Saul presumed against the Lord and failed to be obedient to God’s leading, he charted a path of destruction for himself.

As we stay close to God and His Word, our path will be successful. Launching out away from God and presuming upon our own abilities will end in disaster.

READ/HEAR: 1 Sam. 9-11