1 Sam. 10 [The Message]

Samuel poured anointing oil upon Saul’s head to ordain him to be king over Israel. Samuel made it clear that Saul would be a new man. He would now be able to employ God’s ability to rule rather than being limited to his own natural ability. In fact, resorting to his natural ability became one of his greatest shortcomings.

When God ordains you, He endows you with His abilities to lead. You discover answers to problems that don’t come to others. His gifts to the ordained are not to puff them up in pride, but to give effectiveness to their leadership for the good of all.

When I was leading Trinity Christian School, I experienced God’s sovereign hand many times when I needed answers. I would simply put both hands in the air in worship and declare, ” can do ALL THINGS through Christ Who strengthens me.” He was my HELPER and He NEVER let me down.