How can we apply Samuel's example of leadership in our daily lives? Text Focus – 1 Samuel 9:25 “After they came down from the high place to the city, Samuel spoke with Saul on the roof of the house.” Snapshots of Samuel’s Leadership in This Moment • Intentional hospitality – bringing Saul into his own home after public worship • Personal investment – choosing a quiet, elevated place (the roof) for meaningful conversation • Spiritual discernment – preparing to reveal God’s word to Saul the next morning (v. 26–27) • Humble confidence – serving as God’s mouthpiece without promoting himself Daily Life Applications • Create space for spiritual conversations – Schedule unhurried, distraction-free moments (rooftop-style) with family, friends, coworkers. – Colossians 4:5–6: walk in wisdom, speech seasoned with grace. • Practice intentional hospitality – Open your home or share a meal to foster trust, as Samuel did. – Hebrews 13:2: some have entertained angels unaware. • Listen for God before leading others – Seek God’s direction through Scripture and prayer before offering advice. • Lead with humility, not self-promotion – Samuel never made the moment about himself; he highlighted God’s plan for Saul. – 1 Peter 5:5–6: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” • Invest in one person at a time – Though Israel needed leadership, Samuel zeroed in on Saul that night. – 2 Timothy 2:2: entrust truth to faithful people who will teach others. Related Passages That Echo These Principles • 1 Samuel 7:15–17 – Samuel’s circuit ministry shows consistent, relational leadership. • 1 Samuel 12:23 – commitment to pray for the people he leads. • Luke 6:12–13 – Jesus prays all night, then personally calls the Twelve. • Acts 16:14–15 – Lydia opens her home, advancing the gospel through hospitality. Practical Steps for This Week 1. Block one evening for a “rooftop” conversation—phones off, Bibles open, listening first. 2. Invite someone for a simple meal, asking how you can encourage their walk with Christ. 3. Spend ten minutes each morning in Scripture, seeking guidance before making decisions. 4. Quietly serve in one area of church or community without seeking recognition. 5. Pray by name for a potential leader God may be raising up, offering mentorship if possible. |
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