Looking For Donkeys – And Discovering Your Destiny {Prt.1}
‘Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on his head.’
1 Samuel 10:1 NKJV
Here’s the remarkable story of how Saul became Israel’s first king.
He was out scouring the countryside for his father’s lost donkeys when he met the prophet Samuel.
‘Samuel said to Saul, “Tell the servant to go on ahead of us.”
And he went on.
“But you stand here awhile, that I may announce to you the word of God.”
Then Samuel took…oil and poured it on his head, and…said:
“Is it not because Lord has anointed you commander over His inheritance?”’
(1 Samuel 9:27-10:1 NKJV).
Think about it: Saul went out looking for donkeys – and discovered his destiny!
And this also can happen to you too!
God has a habit of calling people who are busy doing other things.
James and John were mending their fishing nets, Matthew was collecting taxes, Elisha was farming, and Saul was out looking for his father’s lost donkeys.
It was just another day on the job, working to make a living.
But when God has a destiny for you, and a date on His calendar with your name on it, He will come and get you.
You say, ‘But I’m nobody special!’
That’s what Saul said too:
‘Am I not a Benjamite, of the smallest of the tribes of Israel, and my family the least of all the families of the tribe of Benjamin?’
(1 Samuel 9:21 NKJV).
Here me friends;
Your social status doesn’t limit God.
When He has a plan in mind for you, He will reach into the background and bring you into the foreground.
So stay faithful, keep serving Him, and your time will come!
👉Take note, you may be despise when called for a primary assignment..👌
‘So they despised him.’
1 Samuel 10:27 NKJV
When God calls you to a special destiny, not everyone will be happy about it.
‘Some…said, “How can this man [Saul] save us?”
So they despised him, and brought him no presents.
But he held his peace.’
👉Note Saul’s reaction to his critics: ‘He held his peace.’
Bottom line: it’s not your responsibility to convince others of your calling; it’s their responsibility to discern it.
The Bible says, ‘A man’s gift makes room for him’
(Proverbs 18:16 NASB).
It’s your gifts – and the results they produce – that validate your calling.
‘Samuel said to Saul…“stand here awhile, that I may announce to you the word of God”’
(1 Samuel 9:27 NKJV).
When you know you’ve heard from God, the criticism of others will affect you less.
His presence reassures you, His words direct your steps, and His peace settles the storm within you.
After you hear the voice of God, the flattering words of others can’t puff you up, because both your feet are on the ground and your instructions are clear.
You will not require the praise of others, for His confidence in you satisfies completely. After you hear the voice of God, your attitude changes instantly; you won’t face the future with anger, torment, or fear.
God has spoken, His words have settled every issue, and time will prove Him correct.
And here’s an important Scripture to keep in mind:
‘Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin’
(Zechariah 4:10 NLT).
Instead of comparing yourself with others and putting yourself down, celebrate each small step of faith you take on the way to your God-given destiny.
God bless you.
