Do you need spiritual direction to understand and fulfill your life’s purpose? If so, have you consulted someone who could provide help? A young man named Saul who lived over 3000 years ago did—and ended up being made King of Israel.
Of course, that’s not why Saul consulted a psychic. He only went to see the prophet because three of his dad’s donkeys had run off and he didn’t know where to find them. When he knocked on Samuel’s door, he had no idea who lived there. He was just asking for directions to the “seer’s” house.
Saul Went to See the Seer
Saul approached Samuel in the gateway and asked, “Would you please tell me where the seer’s house is?”
“I am the seer,” Samuel replied. “Go up ahead of me to the high place, for today you are to eat with me, and in the morning I will send you on your way and will tell you all that is in your heart.
As for the donkeys you lost three days ago, do not worry about them; they have been found. And to whom is all the desire of Israel turned, if not to you and your whole family line?”
–1 Samuel 9:18-20 NIV
Saul and one of his father’s servants had traveled quite far to find the donkeys. He was about to give up and turn back when the servant said, “‘Look, in this town there is a man of God; he is highly respected, and everything he says comes true. Let’s go there now. Perhaps he will tell us what way to take’” (v. 6).
Samuel was a seer—a clairvoyant. He could see in the spirit and reveal things otherwise not known to the natural mind. Those who had exhausted typical methods of guidance often turned to a prophet for assistance.
Spirit Had Plans for Saul
Saul had a problem that required some psychic help to solve. But more importantly he needed a revelation about God’s purpose for him. Because Spirit already had a plan for him, he was led directly to Samuel’s house.
For those groping at direction, such “luck” is merely the power of divine synchronicity at work. (For the prophet/psychic, it’s merely par for the course. Samuel already knew that Saul would be coming [see v. 16], and by then had plans for them both.)
Samuel told Saul they were to share a meal that day. He promised the young man that the next morning he would give him a “reading” before sending him home. And offhandedly, he told Saul not to worry about the donkeys—they had already been found.
Saul believed he was there for one purpose, but Spirit had something different—something greater—in mind.
Samuel Drops a Royal Bomb
Samuel touched on the issue in a small but shocking way by saying, “Israel’s future is in your hands, and soon all its wealth will belong to you and your family” (v. 20b NKJ). Quite a different answer to the question Saul hadn’t had the chance to ask yet: “Where did those silly donkeys run off to?” Piddling concern, those three asses…
He responded to Samuel’s portentous news with, “Why are you telling me this? I’m a Benjamite, the smallest tribe of Israel, and my clan is the least of the whole tribe” (v. 21). Saul thought he was a nobody from a line of nobodies. Yet Samuel had promised to tell him everything that was on his mind, intimating that Saul had already been pondering his calling.
Spirit Will Help You Discover Your Purpose
Do you have an inkling about what you’re really called to do in this life? What keeps you from pursuing that call to greatness? If only you would step out and begin to search for what’s missing, you would meet with synchronicity!
As you are going about your earthly business, pondering your desire to live a meaningful life, Spirit may intervene to reveal a greater plan for you. But what if you were to actively seek direction?
Seek the Seer to Find Your Purpose
Have you been to a seer? —And not just to ask “donkey questions”: When will I meet Mr. Right? How do I make more money? Where should I go on vacation?
Have you sought spiritual direction—if only to confirm the inklings you already may have? (Do you want another year to pass by without drawing any nearer to fulfilling the dream in your heart?)
Saul took a chance at the suggestion of a servant and ended up stepping into his divine calling. What have you got to lose?
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The Universe has a plan for you. It might not be to make you king, but to fulfill your purpose effectively, you must discover it. One good way is to find a seer.