1 SAMUEL 9
1 Samuel 9:1-10:8
IN TOUCH WITH GOD
Samuel was a man of God
who was in constant communication with God.
This passage shows us
what will be true of a person who is in touch with God.
INTRODUCTION - 9:1-14
In these verses we are
introduced to the king that God had chosen for
A man in touch with God:
KNOWS THE TIME - 9:15-16
When a person is in
touch with God, he will know when it is time to do things. Ephesians 5:15-17
KNOWS PEOPLE - 9:17-20
The more we spend time
with God the more we will understand people.
He helps us to understand human nature in general,
and individuals in particular. In this case, Samuel was being shown the person
that God had chosen to be the next king.
KNOWS HIS RESPONSIBILITY
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The person in touch with
God knows what His role is in God's plans.
Samuel's role was to anoint Saul as King.
KNOWS THE FUTURE -
10:2-8
The person in touch with
God has a good understanding of God's plans.
Although you and I will not predict the future as Samuel did here, our
time with God will help us grasp what He intends to do. Such understanding comes from study of God's
Word and prayer.