I Samuel 9:27
“As they approached the outskirts of town, Samuel said to Saul, ‘Tell your servant to go on ahead of us. You stay with me for a bit. I have a word of God to give you.’”
“When they reached the edge of town, Samuel told Saul to send his servant on ahead. After the servant was gone, Samuel said, ‘Stay here, for I received a special message for you from God.’”
Saul had to wait until the next morning, just before his departure, to learn the specifics of God’s favor. It is typical of the Lord to have us wait until the last extremity. Our agitations to hear his direction or see his deliverance feeds upon themselves until we are consumed by our emotions. Certainly, we learn of God’s faithfulness while hiking these kinds of trails. Yet it is the waiting that is the lesson. Waiting grows peace and patience inside us. It is a putting aside of our thoughts about our position, choosing to trust God knows his business and ours and perfect timing for each.
Lord, I dread thinking of the next trial. I know it will come because you are committed to fitting me for eternity and trial is a necessary part of it. Make me ready for what I would rather avoid. Spirit, work patience and trust within me so I may be better fit for extremity before it arrives.