See also: “The Depth Into the Heart of Change — Part 1“

 

“Now The LORD said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go; I am sending you to Jesse the Bethlehemite. For I have provided Myself a king among his sons.” 1 Samuel 16:1.

“And when He had removed him, He raised up unto them David to be their king, to whom also He gave testimony and said, ‘I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after Mine own heart, who shall fulfill all My will,” Acts 13:22.

God was speaking loud and clear when the prophet Samuel had waited and mourned, because the scripture says that Samuel mourned for the King a very long time privately, even after his death!

For every son of Jesse and after all of them who stood before him, and Samuel said no, you have another! (1 Samuel 16:7-13)

Samuel said, “I cannot sit until I see” the lad, and when he did, The LORD confirmed to him and took the horn of oil and anointed him in front of all his family. From that day on the Spirit of The LORD came powerfully upon David.

For those who think that prophets have no feelings… I believe they feel everything many times over, than normal, and they suffer with what they see and do.

They literally — at times — stand in the gap in Intercession for those who cannot stand themselves.

The mature have the heart of The Master and are very empathic, but most times though, they must confront spiritual issues and events to bring clarity.

Their physical and spiritual stance isn’t pride, but humility, even when confrontation is needed.

They know The Heart of God — because they carry The Heart of God within, and The Holy Spirit is comforter wherever needed.

“And Samuel did not see Saul again until the day of his death, but Samuel grieved over Saul.” 1 Samuel 15:35.

Here we have an example of the physical side of the prophet Samuel, in that he mourned and was in anguish over Saul.

This is a time beloved, when you cannot sit! Yes, you have to wait until God says, “Yes — this is the one!” in front of all of his family! And from that moment The Spirit of The LORD came on him powerfully!

God knew the potential in this young man, a man after God’s own heart.

Only God can see what we can be and often we blow it off. David who was approximately15 years old came in from the field and walked in front of all those brothers who would eventually discredit, accuse, who would be jealous of him — yet God chose him!

It was during the sacrifice inspired by God for the Prophet Samuel to go stealth, so that King Saul wouldn’t know what was happening.

Even though the anointing left King Saul, he didn’t know it and carried on as if nothing happened. But things did change…

God has given orders for the Prophet Samuel, because he knew if Saul knew that Kingly anointing had been transferred, he could have killed David and Samuel if the time was openly set.

God answered Samuel’s concerns by going with a sacrifice, because God said to do it.

The Prophet Samuel — after The LORD’s rejection of King Saul — doesn’t miss the timing of The LORD.

He anoints a mere young man, (probably a teenager) who had been tucked away, trained alone, from everything and everyone with his father’s sheep.

David was trained and prepared keeping his father’s sheep. His methods were different, but with the use of a simple sling and smooth stones from the brook, he conquered the bear and the lion while in the wilderness. After all of Jesse’s sons that passed by, David was found as God’s choice alone.

David knew the concept of raising sheep and all that it entailed. (Psalm 25)

David learned obedience and service in being a Shepherd in caring for the livelihood of Jesse’s family.

David also learned offensive warfare in protecting the flock!

David’s time of training had only just begun!

When Samuel chose David, I bet his father and other sons thought Samuel was off his rocker — but in fact, it was the son who would be the one least likely to succeed, who God said would be King!

They may have thought surely the prophet missed it, but in fact he did not miss a thing.

Why is it so hard to wait?

Most of us receive words from God and we think it happens immediately. All throughout history there were times and years of preparation for a maturity to come upon David before he could become King.

“:David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned a total of forty years.” 2 Samuel 5:4 (NASB)

God was making a statement to King Saul and to all of Israel because God was speaking that King Saul’s legacy would not remain because of his rebellion and stubbornness, and as he wanted to please the people more than God.

Saul wanted Samuel to stay with him and Samuel could not and King Saul grabbed Samuel’s priestly robe and ripped it…

“I will not return with you,” Samuel replied. “For you have rejected the word of The LORD, and He has rejected you as king over Israel.” As Samuel turned to go, Saul grabbed the hem of his robe, and it tore. So Samuel said to him, “The LORD has torn the kingdom of Israel from you today and has given it to your neighbor who is better than you.…” 1 Samuel 15:26-28.

None of us are without formidable foes in life but God has given us promises that HE will never not never, let us go.

Even through unbearable odds we think we are ready. Often God begins our lessons at our homes.

God will vindicate in every realm including siblings and family members and all those who despise, those jealous and hateful words they released against you! Yet they have no fear?

Not realizing the most important one who hears it all as they repeated all before God!

Oh, how they wished we would just go away and die! For The LORD has looked their way with a mere glance and had they not been your siblings and family I would have destroyed them all at once and all that are of them.

Their ignorance, foolishness has kept them in tow due to their jealousy of what they don’t understand and cannot know or fathom.

I can just imagine what those brothers thought of him. Like, “who does he think he is?”

“One day they will see and understand your prayers have been heard.

I have invested My Power, yet why did they not fear “when you least expect it and with incredible odds”?

I will demonstrate My Favor on whom I choose!”

“But Samuel declared: “Does The LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams. For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of The LORD, He has rejected you as king.” Then Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned; I have transgressed The LORD’s commandment and your instructions, because I feared the people and obeyed their voice. Now therefore, please forgive my sin and return with me so I can worship The LORD.” “I will not return with you,” Samuel replied. “For you have rejected the word of The LORD, and He has rejected you as king over Israel. “As Samuel turned to go, Saul grabbed the hem of his robe, and it tore. So, Samuel said to him, “The LORD has torn the kingdom of Israel from you today and has given it to your neighbor who is better than you. Moreover, the Glory of Israel does not lie or change His mind, for He is not a man, that He should change His mind.” 1 Samuel 15:22-29.

King Saul’s rebellious actions were not a one-time issue. He defied the will of God through open rebellion and stubbornness often.

His disobedience and prideful spiritual assumptions disregarded the commands of God. The prophet Samuel came early in the day looking for the king.

To his astonishment, he was told that Saul had gone to Gilgal to “set up a monument for himself.” (1 Samuel 15:12)

It was an act of profound arrogance and pride. In Saul’s mind, since the kingdom was ripped out of his hand, he said that Israel was no longer a nation set apart to worship, honor and exalt God in the earth.

“I regret that I have made Saul king, for he has turned away from following Me and has not carried out My instructions.” And Samuel was distressed and cried out to The LORD all that night. Early in the morning Samuel got up to confront Saul, but he was told, “Saul has gone to Carmel, and behold, he has set up a monument for himself and has turned and gone down to Gilgal.” When Samuel reached him, Saul said to him, “May The LORD bless you. I have carried out The LORD’s instructions.,” 1 Samuel 15:11-13.

Study 1 Samuel 15!

King Saul was commanded to wait seven days and when he found his people disbursing, he assumed and performed the sacrifice himself that Samuel was to do, for he numbered the people and he was more interested in the people leaving him than to wait, trust, and obey God.

Even if they all left, will you still take care of one?

There were stages of life in Christ Jesus. Why do we only want people to know the best of us and not what brought us out of a very hard lesson and into a blessing?

Christianity is not perfection! Have you lost everyone and everything and all that is left is one to care for?

See also: “The Depth Into the Heart of Change — Part 1“

 

In HIS Grace and Mercy,
~ Sherry Edwards Mackey

---

Sherry Edwards Mackey
Please Note: Publications and or prophecy taken from this may be used to promote the gospel of Jesus Christ. The articles taken must be used according to it’s entirety with credits. Thank you kindly!

Back to Top