Wandering Saul (1 Samuel 9:15-16)

Now the Lord had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying, To morrow about this time I will send thee a man out of the land of Benjamin, and thou shalt anoint him to be captain over my people Israel, that he may save my people out of the hand of the Philistines:for I have looked upon my people, because their cry is come unto me.  (1 Samuel 9:15-16)

This familiar passage of Scripture records the early days of Saul and in particular the time that Samuel recognizes and anoints him as King of Israel.  At first glance, it appears that Kish's sheep were lost and Saul in his attempt to find them was unsuccessful.  However, that is not the cause.  Through these events, God was bringing Saul to meet with Samuel for the purpose of anointing him to be king.  It was no chance accident that they met for The Lord declared on the previous day that he would bring the future King of Israel to Samuel.

As we struggle through our trials of life, remember that The Lord is performing a work in you and for you.  It may appear that events are out of control and working against you, but as God knew about Saul, he knows about you.  In his sovereignty, God will continue to work his divine plan.  Until that plan is accomplished or at best understood, we, by faith, need to be obedient to his will and submit ourselves to his care.  Remember, you may not be a king, but you are a child of the King and he will care for you as a loving father.