The Spirit On the Messengers

Then Saul sent messengers to take David, but when they saw the company of the prophets prophesying, with Samuel standing and presiding over them, the Spirit of God came upon the messengers of Saul; and they also prophesied. When it was told Saul, he sent other messengers, and they also prophesied. So Saul sent messengers again the third time, and they also prophesied. Then he himself went to Ramah and came as far as the large well that is in Secu; and he asked and said, "Where are Samuel and David?" And someone said, "Behold, they are at Naioth in Ramah." He proceeded there to Naioth in Ramah; and the Spirit of God came upon him also, so that he went along prophesying continually until he came to Naioth in Ramah. 1 Samuel 19:20-23 

God has a sense of humor. Saul wants to get David—but instead his messengers get the Holy Spirit—and then he does, too. Saul’s plans are not only thwarted, but a bunch of people get blessed in the whole process—including Saul himself. Prophesying in this case was probably declaring praises to God. Can you imagine Saul praising God? Praises bubbling forth from his heart and soul?! Have you ever felt angry with someone and then after praying found yourself praising God—and thanking Him for the very person with whom you were angry? The scripture doesn’t tell us that Saul was thanking God for David, just that he was prophesying. How could he do that and still have bad feelings towards David? 

Prayer ~ Dear Lord, fill us with a sense of Your presence and joy in our lives that we would praise You—proclaiming Your majesty to everyone around us.

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All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.