God’s way of choosing a leader

1 Samuel Chapters 9 & 10

This is how God had chosen Saul to become the leader of his nation Israel.
You can also identify yourself with him when God called you to serve as leader.

1.Character Selection - Saul is impressively unique man (9:2).
You are called to lead because God has found you uniquely different from the rest. He is impressed by your character and potential.

2.Divine Revelation - God reveals Saul’s calling through Samuel (9:15-16).
God uses godly people to confirm your calling.

3.Anointing - Samuel pours out oil on Saul’s head (10:1).
This indicates that God indeed has chosen you to become a leader.

4.Circumstantial Affirmation – the meeting of Samuel and Saul is not coincidental but incidental.

The following incidents were revealed by Samuel to Saul prior to the happening.
4.1Restoration - donkeys were found (10:2)
Did God solve your problem?
4.2Acceptance – three men offered gifts to Saul (10:3-4)
Were the people happy of your leadership calling?
4.3Celebration – Saul met the procession of prophets (10:5)
Did the people rejoice for your leadership?
4.4Empowerment – Saul prophesied (10:6)
Has the power of the Spirit come upon you?

5.Consecration – Saul is offered to God (10:8).
Though ceremonial, but this is important part to proclaim your leadership.

6.Transformation – God changed Saul’s heart (10:9).
This will enable you to do what God wants not yours.