And the Lord said, "Yes, he has hidden himself among the baggage." — 1 Samuel 10:22
God knows our hiding places. In this passage, Samuel was introducing Saul to the nation of Israel as their king. As a way of confirming the anointing Saul had already received, Saul was selected by lot when all the tribes of Israel gathered at Mizpah. But, instead of stepping up to the plate, Saul hides.
I wonder how God felt to see the king He had chosen hiding. Saul’s response is very different than Mary’s ("I am the Lord’s servant; let it be unto me according to your word.") or Isaiah’s ("Here am I; send me.").
Why do we hide? Because we know too much of ourselves and not enough of our God. God is calling us out of hiding, to be clothed and covered by the good work He is doing in our lives.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
Dwight Clough is the author of four Christian books and is an active member of Lake City Church in Madison. This devotional is also available via email and you may review the archives back to 2002. To contact Dwight or Kim, use their contact form. You may also support their ministry.