Taken By Lot

Scripture
1 Samuel 10:20-21
Then Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel near, and the tribe of Benjamin was taken by lot. He brought the tribe of Benjamin near by its clans, and the clan of the Matrites was taken by lot; and Saul the son of Kish was taken by lot.

Observation
Samuel had already met with Saul, told him he would be king, and anointed him with oil. And THEN, went through the channels of casting lots to determine in the sight of all Israel who would be king. That's an amazing thing, that God spoke beforehand, and then allowed them to go through the process so that all Israel would see the working of the Lord. God could have just bypassed the process, but there was value in the process.

Application
Interesting that today is the day when we are announcing to the national leadership that Steve Falkiner is going to be our new president. God could have just told us that. In fact, I believe he did - but then we walked through the process. I'm not sure of all that was gained in walking through this, but am confident that it was for our benefit.

Prayer
Lord, please help me to hear your voice, know your direction, and walk confidently through the processes you have for me.