“I being in the way, the LORD led me”
From Genesis 24:27
Saul...
His name means “asked for”
Was the “tall, dark, and handsome” type
Was given a rare opportunity by God
We must continually follow God to find all His gifts.
I Follow When God’s “Not Looking” (9:1-3a)
A. Busy with life’s business (1)
B. Enjoying life’s privileges (2-3a)
II Follow By Doing What We’re Supposed to Do (9:3b-4)
A. Just complying, as God expects (3b-4a)
[As an adult with an older son-1 Sam. 13:1-3]
B. Trying harder than most to obey a dad’s wishes (4b)
III Follow Opportunities (9:5-10)
A. Uses common sense and concern for dad (5)
B. Seeks help from the best place (6)
C. Plans to show appreciation for help (7-10)
IV Follow Listening for God’s Voice (9:11-27)
A. God often leads as we’re busy with life (11-18)
B. God solves more than one issue at a time (19-27)
