Ordinary Day 5 - Elevation
“And you have said, ‘No, appoint a king over us.’ So now present yourselves before the Lord by your tribes and clans.” When Samuel had all Israel come forward by tribes, the tribe of Benjamin was taken by lot. Then he brought forward the tribe of Benjamin, clan by clan, and Matri’s clan was taken. Finally, Saul son of Kish was taken. But when they looked for him, he was not to be found.
—1 Samuel 10:19–21, ESV
I love this passage because it reminds us that when God has a plan for our lives, He takes care of every detail. If His plan involves elevation, we will never have to promote ourselves or strive to make it happen in our own strength. Samuel already knew that God had anointed Saul as king over Israel, but when the right time came for the nation to know, God instructed Samuel to reveal it publicly.
In the same way, Mary, the mother of Jesus, didn’t go around announcing her pregnancy. She wasn’t even sure how Joseph, her fiancé, would respond, knowing he wasn’t the father. Yet even in those uncertain and difficult moments, God had already arranged the details. The angels proclaimed the good news to the shepherds. God revealed it to the wise men, who traveled to worship the newborn King. Mary was surprised by the visitors who came to see her child—she never had to tell anyone she was the mother of Jesus. God Himself made it known.
These stories give us confidence and assurance that we can rest in the Lord and trust His word. He will never fail us. He is directing our path, preparing the way ahead of us, and keeping every promise He has spoken. As Scripture says:
“Not one word of all the good promises that the Lord had made to the house of Israel had failed; all came to pass.”
—Joshua 21:45, ESV
Key Takeaways
God has a plan for your life—and it is good.
Even in the most difficult situations, God has already worked out the details.
We can move forward with confident assurance because God keeps His promises.
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19; Isaiah 55:11
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