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Then Samuel brought Saul and his servant into the hall and seated them at the head of those who were invited—about thirty in number. Samuel said to the cook, “Bring the piece of meat I gave you, the one I told you to lay aside.”
Then Samuel brought Saul and his servant into the hall and seated them at the head of those who were invited—about thirty in number. Samuel said to the cook, “Bring the piece of meat I gave you, the one I told you to lay aside.”
So the cook took up
the leg with what was on it and set it in front of Saul. Samuel said, “Here is
what has been kept for you. Eat, because it was set aside for you for this
occasion, from the time I said, ‘I have invited guests.’” And Saul dined with
Samuel that day. 1 Samuel 9:22-24
It
is an interesting incident how Saul comes to Prophet Samuel looking for
his father's donkeys and gets to know that he is to be king over all
Israelites. The Lord had already revealed it to Samuel that Saul would
be coming to meet him.
What
amazes me most is that Saul had no clue of what was going on about his
matters to the very last minute. All that time he was looking for the
lost donkeys, preparations were going on at the town of Zuph where
Samuel was preparing the festive meal for Saul - a choice portion of the
sacrifice!
These
very thoughts had encouraged me many years ago while I was looking for a
job. The Holy Spirit had assured me that my choice portion was awaiting
me, while I was worried looking for "some lost donkeys"!
I
used these very verses in my prayers asking God to bless me with my
choice meat that was already set aside for me. Within days I had
received my blessing!
Today
the Holy Spirit is sharing the very same message to all of you joined
here at the coffee table. Your portion awaits you this morning. It is a
great feast and you are among the invited! Stop worrying about the lost
donkeys and start praising the Lord for His mercies. Amen!
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So, how did you enjoy your coffee with Jesus? Care to share?