What can we learn about God's timing from 1 Samuel 9:15? Setting the Scene “Now the day before Saul came, the LORD had revealed to Samuel.” (1 Samuel 9:15) Key Insights into God’s Timing • God acts ahead of visible circumstances. Long before Saul set foot near Samuel, the Lord had already spoken. • Timing is not random; it is deliberate. The phrase “the day before” shows precision in God’s schedule. • Revelation precedes responsibility. Samuel receives God’s word first so he can respond correctly when Saul arrives. What This Teaches Us Today • God is always ahead of our need. He prepares answers before we even know to ask (cf. Isaiah 65:24). • We can trust His unseen preparations. The apparent “waiting room” in our lives is often the staging ground for His plans (Psalm 31:15). • Obedience today positions us for divine appointments tomorrow. Samuel’s readiness to listen enabled him to recognize Saul. Supporting Scriptures on God’s Perfect Timing • Ecclesiastes 3:1 — “To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” • Galatians 4:4 — “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son…” • Romans 5:6 — “For at just the right time, while we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.” • John 7:8-9 — Jesus refuses to go to the feast until the Father’s timing is right. • 2 Peter 3:9 — “The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise… but is patient with you.” Practical Takeaways 1. Cultivate a listening heart; God often speaks before He moves. 2. Resist the urge to rush; divine delays are purposeful. 3. Look for God’s hand in seemingly ordinary events—your “chance” encounters may be pre-arranged. 4. Anchor your confidence in past instances of His perfect timing; they forecast His future faithfulness. |
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