ANGLICAN COMMUNION DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY.
The Topic of Daily Fountain Devotional for 12th October 2024 Is “Selection Of The King”
Read: 1 Sam 10: 17-27(NKJV)
17 Then Samuel called the people together to the Lord at Mizpah,
18 and said to the children of Israel, “Thus says the Lord God of Israel: ‘I brought up Israel out of Egypt, and delivered you from the hand of the Egyptians and from the hand of all kingdoms and from those who oppressed you.’
19 But you have today rejected your God, who Himself saved you from all your adversities and your tribulations; and you have said to Him, ‘No, set a king over us!’ Now therefore, present yourselves before the Lord by your tribes and by your clans.”
20 And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was chosen.
21 When he had caused the tribe of Benjamin to come near by their families, the family of Matri was chosen. And Saul the son of Kish was chosen. But when they sought him, he could not be found.
22 Therefore they inquired of the Lord further, “Has the man come here yet?” And the Lord answered, “There he is, hidden among the equipment.”
23 So they ran and brought him from there; and when he stood among the people, he was taller than any of the people from his shoulders upward.
24 And Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see him whom the Lord has chosen, that there is no one like him among all the people?” So all the people shouted and said, “Long live the king!”
25 Then Samuel explained to the people the behavior of royalty, and wrote it in a book and laid it up before the Lord. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house.
26 And Saul also went home to Gibeah; and valiant men went with him, whose hearts God had touched.
27 But some rebels said, “How can this man save us?” So they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace.
ANGLICAN COMMUNION DEVOTIONAL OUTLINE FOR 12TH OCTOBER 2024.
Saul had been privately anointed by Samuel (1 Sam.10: 1)and since he was to serve the Israelites, it was very necessary that the people should be involved. Samuel wanted the tribes to realize that God was in charge of the selection process. The tribes presented themselves and the tribe of Benjamin was selected. This selection could be by lot (1 Sam. 14: 40-42)or the Urim and the Thummim, to determine the Lord’s will (Ex. 28: 30).
The public confirmed the selection of Saul as king as they accepted the new king by shouting “Long live the king”(v.24). Some showed contempt for Saul’s selection, but Saul demonstrated maturity as a good leader by holding his peace. Samuel also explained the regulations of kingship to the people. God stirred up some valiant men to serve as officers in the government of Saul. Similarly, reliable valiant men are needed to serve in our governments, workplaces and churches today.
Leaders should never expect 100% solidarity from everybody after their election. They should serve the interests of their people and exercise maturity in dealing with opposition. But we must ask, are leaders actually selected by God and the people in our nations today? Whatever may be the case, do you pray for your leader or do you treat him with contempt? Be a Samuel -bring the will of God concerning men and nations, to pass in your generation.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, give us good leaders in our nation. Amen.
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