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Often when I
read this passage, I focus on what I believe to be one of the major themes: God
looks beyond the outward appearances when judging a person. Today I’m going to look at God’s provision
instead. I think it is neat to watch God’s
hand appear in places we might not expect and then see what He does.
David is anointed. Do you hear Samuel’s objection before he
goes? Samuel knows that if Saul hears
what Samuel is doing that Saul will be angry.
God encourages Samuel to go anyways.
After all, God can protect Samuel.
Samuel goes.
However, we’re
left with a dilemma after David is anointed.
How is this little shepherd boy going to learn how to rule a
kingdom? How is David going to ever
learn to feel comfortable in Jerusalem amidst the people, the political
agendas, the maneuvering, and the sheer mass of humanity?
God provides
an answer. Saul is tormented by a
spirit. He needs to be soothed. The way that the spirit is soothed is through
music. What is David other than a talented
musician! God gets David into the court
and into the arena where He wants him through this tormenting spirit. David will get his court training, begin to
make political alliances, and make a name for himself because of Saul’s
tormenting spirit.
I find God’s
ability to work through almost any circumstance absolutely amazing. It is usually worth pausing and reflecting on
just what God can actually use to accomplish His will. Then, it’s worth realizing He is still
working like that, too.
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