Gospel Reflections #906: So that those around Him may acknowledge it.

1 Samuel 11:15 "Then all the people went to Gilgal, and there they made Saul king before the Lord."

Saul had previously been anointed by the prophet Samuel and chosen by lot, but some of the people still harbored doubts about him.

However, his dramatic victory over the Ammonites proved Saul's leadership.

The gathering at Gilgal signified the "coronation ceremony" where all Israel accepted Saul as their true leader.

This scripture records the moment when Saul's kingship was fully established through three elements: "God's guidance," "military victory," and "the people's consent."

From this point, Israel formally transitioned from the era of the judges to the era of kingship.

God's providence is not unilateral or arbitrary; He works so that those around Him may acknowledge it.

May we too, with humility, pursue God's will and play the harmony of God's family within it.

AUTHOR'S BIO: This Gospel Reflections page is written by Masae San, who resides in Hiroshima, Japan. Masae is a dedicated student of the Bible with a deep passion for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She shares her daily reflections on Gospel perspectives to reach out to others and spread the message of God's true love through a Christ-centered approach. We are sharing her insights here so that you, too, can experience the joy that comes from knowing and understanding the true Gospel and the love of God through Jesus Christ.