What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 9:10? “Good,” said Saul to his servant. • Saul responds positively to his servant’s counsel (1 Samuel 9:6–9). This openness shows humility; he does not cling to his own plan but values wise input—echoing Proverbs 12:15 and Exodus 18:24. • The word “Good” reveals agreement that God may work through ordinary voices. Compare with 1 Kings 12:6–8, where Rehoboam’s refusal to heed counsel leads to disaster. • Saul’s readiness to listen is an early glimpse of a heart sensitive to direction, much like young Samuel who said, “Speak, for Your servant is listening” (1 Samuel 3:10). “Come, let us go.” • Agreement becomes action. Faith moves from nodding approval to coordinated steps (James 2:17; Luke 15:18). • The plural “let us” shows shared commitment; servant and master walk together (Amos 3:3). God often advances His purposes through partnership—see Moses and Aaron (Exodus 4:14–16) or Paul and Silas (Acts 16:25). • There is urgency yet calm trust: Proverbs 16:9 reminds us “A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.” So they set out for the city where the man of God was. • Obedience positions them to encounter Samuel, the prophet. What began as a search for lost donkeys unfolds into divine appointment (Romans 8:28). • Pursuing God’s guidance often requires a deliberate journey (Jeremiah 29:13; Acts 10:33). Their willingness to travel underscores reliance on revelation rather than self-reliance. • The “city” hints at community around the prophet—a place where God’s word is public and verifiable (2 Kings 4:9; John 1:45). summary 1 Samuel 9:10 captures a decisive moment of listening, agreeing, and acting. Saul’s humble acceptance of advice, the joint resolve to move, and the obedient journey toward God’s spokesman illustrate how divine guidance unfolds: we heed wise counsel, translate assent into action, and step toward the places where God’s word is found. |
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