What does 1 Samuel 10:17–27 reveal about who God the Father is? The Lord is powerful and gracious. He rescued his people from Egypt and brought them into the land of Canaan even though they did not deserve it.
The Lord is a wise Father. He gives Saul to discipline his people and prepare them for the coming of the true Messiah.
The Lord is sovereign. He determines the fall of the lot; he uses the lot to make his selection of Saul clear to his people.
The Lord speaks. In response to the query from Samuel and the people, he tells Samuel where to find Saul.
The Lord rules. He determines what the task of his king will be. The king does not stand above God but below him; he is subject to God’s rules just like all the other people.
17 Now Samuel called the people together to the LORD at Mizpah.