Spirit of God Empowers Us
From all outward appearances,
Saul’s selection as the first king
of Israel is an outstanding choice.
His kingly demeanour & imposing
presence make him a promising
candidate fr a human perspective.
But while man looks on the outward
appearance, the Lord looks on the
heart. Saul is anointed by Samuel,
installed as king at Mizpah, proven
in battle against the Ammonites
and confirmed as king at Gilgal.
But the fact remains (as pointed
out by Samuel in his final address
to the nation) that God not Saul
should be king over Israel.
Holy Spirit, empower us O Lord:
Then Samuel took a flask of olive
oil and poured it over Saul’s head.
He kissed Saul on the cheek and
said: I am doing this because the
Lord has appointed you to be the
leader of His pple Israel (1Sam 10:1)
When you arrive at Gibeah of God,
where the garrison of Philistines
is located, you will meet a band
of prophets… and they will be
prophesying. At that time the
Spirit of the Lord will come upon
you with power & you will prophesy
with them. You will be changed
into a different person (v5-6).
When they came to the hill there,
behold a group of prophets
met Saul; and the Spirit of God
came upon him mightily, so that
he prophesied among them (v10).
Lord Ruach Elohim, in You we
put our hope and trust for You
are the Spirit of the Living God.
Because of You we can experience
the fullness of God in our lives.
Thank You Lord for imparting the
wisdom of Your Word in our heart
and as You direct our thoughts.
Help us pray with words we don’t
even know we need to pray. Amen.
Lord Holy Spirit, forgive me for
the sins I harbour in my heart.
Forgive me for envy and becoming
ungrateful for all You’ve done for me.
Forgive me Lord when I am jealous,
comparing Your path for me with
the favour You have given to others.
Grant me the strength and help
to keep me from mortal sins.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
Lord Ruach Elohim, I ask You to be
ever present in my spirit; and may
Your Spirit lead and direct my own.
I don’t want to wrestle with fear
or doubt; instead let trust and rest
from Your presence be evident
in my life. I seek Your presence
to be gracious and be effective.
And help me to know You and love
You as I ought to. In Jesus’ name.