December 15
2018
Hiding among the Equipment
And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was chosen. 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. Therefore they inquired of the LORD further, “Has the man come here yet?” And the LORD answered, “There he is, hidden among the equipment.” 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. 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!”
2 Samuel 10:20-24
Samuel had come to crown Saul the King of Israel.
He was chosen of God to be placed in this prominent position.
And he knew this was coming, as Samuel had already met with him privately and anointed him with oil in preparation for this day.
And yet, where was Saul?
He was hiding among the equipment.
He may have been chosen, he may have been anointed, but he was unsure of his qualification, ability or willingness to take on this position.
Are you hiding among the equipment today?
Has God called you to something and anointed you for something?
Has He already called you aside privately in preparation for the day that is coming?
Are you ready? Or are you like Saul, hiding from what you are unsure of?
It is ok to be unsure.
It is ok to have questions.
It is ok to feel a bit unprepared.
But it is important to know, if God called you to it, He will equip you for it.
It is time to step out into your destiny and purpose with boldness and grace, trusting that the Lord will guide and direct your steps, even as He has called you.
It is that time of year when we begin thinking about the New Year ahead, the things we want to accomplish and the changes we want to make.
Today is the day to begin considering what it is that you have been purposed to do and ask yourself the very real question,
“Am I hiding among the equipment?”