But the servant said, “I’ve just thought of something! There is a man of God who lives here in this town. He is held in high honor by all the people because everything he says comes true. Let’s go find him.

Now the Lord had told Samuel the previous day, 16“About this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him to be the leader of my people, Israel.

At that time the Spirit of the Lord will come powerfully upon you, and you will prophesy with them. You will be changed into a different person.

As Saul turned and started to leave, God gave him a new heart, and all Samuel’s signs were fulfilled that day.

When Saul returned to his home at Gibeah, a group of men whose hearts God had touched went with him. 27But there were some scoundrels who complained, “How can this man save us?” And they scorned him and refused to bring him gifts. But Saul ignored them.

Then the Spirit of God came powerfully upon Saul, and he became very angry.

Lord God my Father,

Keep my heart open to hear you, remove distractions that slow my response to you, may your spirit come on me in powerful ways so I may delight in your way. Give me strength to do your will to reveal your light to the darkness the way you wish.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen