Saul was an impressive young man without equal among the Israelites-a head taller than any of the other. He was the Son of Kish, a Benjamite and a respected man of standing.
Israelites want a king. The idea does not please Samuel nor God. Samuel may have been displeased as it was a rejection to him and his sons. God’s displeasure has a deeper meaning. He is the one who bring them out of Egypt. He gives them all protection from calamities and disasters. Yet they have rejected his leadership and authority. A king will oppress his own subject and will even led them to be slave. Samuel warn them yet “Set us a King” was thier only wishes. So, God chose Saul and there is no one like him among the Israelites.
“Long live the King!” Shouts the people. They wanted a king and that’s what they got. To be great like other nations has been thier plea. But God Almighty does not want his people to be just like the other nations. The King will be one like his people whose anchorage will be on the commands or Law of God. So long as He obey and stick to it will his kingdom last.
So Saul who was such an impressive young man stands rejected too as he has rejected the words of the Lord. 1 Samuel 15:23. He has everything going well. He has a devoted and skillful generations working for him. One of them David. David is married to his daughter and his son Jonathan is his best friend. A very loyal and sincere follower whose heart has been compare to that of GOD. Instead of cementing his KINGDOM Saul turn David into his nemesis. And to his downfall and complete disgrace dying with his own sword in fear of falling to the hand of the Philistines.
Saul’s life has clearly demonstrated that
GOD is in control. It’s not shout but deed that triumphed at the end. The Israelites had all the right shouts “Long live the King” but Saul fall from grace for lack of deed in the words of the Lord. God’s plan unfurled in JESUS CHRIST our eternal King whose death at the Cross paid for all our sins and shortcomings. We are counted righteous forever in the sight of God. Our one act of Faith is all that’s needed. Come get your citizenship in the KINGDOM of GOD. Put all your act of darkness to the Cross in JESUS CHRIST and live in his Light and be counted righteous forever.
Not to be like the world but to shines for God in Christ is the wishes of God Almighty for your life.
1 Samuel 9 and 10. Samuel annoits Saul.
The King. Deuteronomy 17:14-20.
