Today's readings are Psalm 69.30-35, 1 Samuel 10.1-27, and Acts 22.17-29.
In our readings today we see that God uses his people in complicated ways. He does give us new hearts, minds, and gifts to accomplish his purposes. Yet he also uses us within the bounds of our own backgrounds.
Saul appears to be shy about the fact he was anointed king. He keeps it a secret then is difficult to find when publicly chosen by lot. He may have dealt with some struggles throughout his reign which could be tied to a desire to avoid publicity.
When Paul is sent to the Gentiles he doubtless finds it a challenge. But he has shown himself to be someone who can face controversy. When the controversy causes a riot he is also comfortable calling on his status as a freeborn citizen to escape harm.
How has God called us? How can he use our station in life? Let us look to him and not fear the way he has created us and used us in the past. He is the one who knows how to conduct our lives.
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