Embracing Transformation: The Key to God-Ordained Purpose
1 Samuel 10:6
And the Spirit of the LORD will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man.
Here, we witness the supernatural birthing of a new administration. We shall draw from this passage certain principles which apply to the new birth of any God-ordained ministry. I will first say that God never starts with a new building. He never starts with a new program, a new organization, or a new idea. God always starts with a new man! Not just a man, but a NEW man! Our selected text tells us that Saul would “be turned into another man” once the Spirit of the Lord came upon him and he began to prophesy. Have you ever been given a word from the Lord to deliver, but it wasn’t until after you delivered it that you realized it wasn’t for anyone else? It was for you! The transforming word of God we preach, which has the power to change lives and turn the world upside down, must first have that very effect on us! We must be so totally transformed by the word ourselves, that when we declare it to others, there is no doubt in our own hearts as to the validity of our message. We can’t convince others if we ourselves have not been convinced! It’s also interesting to note that even before the Spirit of the Lord came upon Saul, God had already given him “another heart” (see 1 Samuel 10:9)! God knew that if Samuel were to receive the prophetic word which was to propel him into his divine destiny, his heart must first be prepared to receive that word! Isn’t it amazing to experience the same truths in your own personal walk with God? I speak from personal experience. Had it not been for the Lord preparing my heart in advance, I would not have received His word with gladness; but He did! Dear reader, whatever it is in your life right now that you do not understand, it has been sent to prepare your heart to be able to receive a word from God which will take you to the next level in your walk with Him! He’s preparing you for the work He has for you. Don’t be afraid of His anointing! In today’s reading, when Saul was hiding among the “stuff,” God still pointed him out so that Samuel could anoint him to be king! The birthing of a new ministry through the making of a new man will make anyone uncomfortable, as things are somewhat unfamiliar; however, we must walk in that anointing if we are to realize our purpose!
~ Pastor Gary Caudill
And the Spirit of the LORD will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man.
Here, we witness the supernatural birthing of a new administration. We shall draw from this passage certain principles which apply to the new birth of any God-ordained ministry. I will first say that God never starts with a new building. He never starts with a new program, a new organization, or a new idea. God always starts with a new man! Not just a man, but a NEW man! Our selected text tells us that Saul would “be turned into another man” once the Spirit of the Lord came upon him and he began to prophesy. Have you ever been given a word from the Lord to deliver, but it wasn’t until after you delivered it that you realized it wasn’t for anyone else? It was for you! The transforming word of God we preach, which has the power to change lives and turn the world upside down, must first have that very effect on us! We must be so totally transformed by the word ourselves, that when we declare it to others, there is no doubt in our own hearts as to the validity of our message. We can’t convince others if we ourselves have not been convinced! It’s also interesting to note that even before the Spirit of the Lord came upon Saul, God had already given him “another heart” (see 1 Samuel 10:9)! God knew that if Samuel were to receive the prophetic word which was to propel him into his divine destiny, his heart must first be prepared to receive that word! Isn’t it amazing to experience the same truths in your own personal walk with God? I speak from personal experience. Had it not been for the Lord preparing my heart in advance, I would not have received His word with gladness; but He did! Dear reader, whatever it is in your life right now that you do not understand, it has been sent to prepare your heart to be able to receive a word from God which will take you to the next level in your walk with Him! He’s preparing you for the work He has for you. Don’t be afraid of His anointing! In today’s reading, when Saul was hiding among the “stuff,” God still pointed him out so that Samuel could anoint him to be king! The birthing of a new ministry through the making of a new man will make anyone uncomfortable, as things are somewhat unfamiliar; however, we must walk in that anointing if we are to realize our purpose!
~ Pastor Gary Caudill