But if you don’t listen to the Lord, if you refuse to do what the Lord says, he will be against you. The Lord will destroy you and your king.
1 Samuel 12:15 ERV
In life, maintaining a course can be more challenging than setting out on it. For example, the wisdom required to keep a home is more than what was required to start the home. The same principle applies to fulfilling our destinies. The wisdom and grace needed to discover our purpose and ascend to the throne of our calling may seem daunting, but it is nothing in comparison to the demands of staying relevant on that throne. In this journey, we should pray earnestly for God’s guidance to keep us from any actions that could disqualify us from fulfilling our destiny and prevent God from removing us from our place of manifestation.
Meanwhile, the story of Saul in the Bible is a reminder of how a chosen vessel can fall from grace. It shows how deviation from God’s plan can lead to a man’s downfall. Saul was initially favoured by God, chosen as the king of Israel to deliver them from their adversaries, the Philistines. He was God’s answer to the Israelites cry for a king.
Now the day before Saul came, the Lord had revealed this to Samuel: ‘About this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him ruler over my people Israel; he will deliver them from the hand of the Philistines. I have looked on my people, for their cry has reached me.’ When Samuel caught sight of Saul, the Lord said to him, ‘This is the man I spoke to you about; he will govern my people.’
1 Samuel 9:15-17 NIV
Saul had a destiny and a purpose, just like any man of destiny. However, Saul’s story took a tragic turn due to his disobedience and sinful heart. God rejected him and took him away from the throne. Although he remained on the throne physically for several years after he had been rejected. But he was no longer a king in God’s sight. He was only sitting on a throne without any glory.
After God took Saul away, God made David their king. This is what God said about David: ‘David, the son of Jesse, is the kind of person who does what pleases me. He will do everything I want him to do.’
Acts 13:22 ERV
One of the lessons from Saul’s life is that no one should think too highly of themselves. Indeed, no one should consider themselves indispensable. The same God who favoured us and set us on our thrones can replace us if we become unfaithful and sinful. Saul’s disobedience led to God’s rejection of him as king. God took him away from the throne because he was disobedient.
Furthermore, it’s crucial to remember that God closely examines our motives and actions. God not only cares about our prayers but also actively seeks the purity of our hearts and our willingness to obey His commands. As we journey towards fulfilling our destiny, we should desire God’s will above all else. Like king David, let us be the kind of people who do what pleases God. The kind who will do everything He wants us to do.
Therefore, in the pursuit of destiny, it is not enough to reach the throne. We must also remain faithful to God’s will. We should continuously seek His guidance, pray for His wisdom, and live our lives in alignment with His purpose. Let us avoid the pitfalls of pride and disobedience that can lead to our downfall. Instead, let us strive to be rivers of blessings, flowing into the lives of others, and thus, remain in God’s favour and on the throne of our destiny.
By guarding our hearts and staying obedient to God’s commands, we can ensure that we fulfil our destinies and continue to be vessels of His grace.
