Though displeased with Israel’s demand for a king, God still desired to see them free of their Philistine oppressors, so He promises deliverance: “…For I have regarded My people, because their cry came to Me.” (16d). He then reveals to Samuel of Saul’s coming and instructions needed to prepare him for his new assignment. The encounter between Samuel and Saul is marked by a supernatural revelation (20). Yet, Saul’s reaction is marked with doubt because of who he is and where he came from: “Saul replied, ‘Am I not a Benjamite, of the smallest of tribes of Israel, and my family the least of all the families of the tribe of Benjamin? Why then do you speak to me in this way?” (21). Many believe Saul’s reaction to Samuel’s prophetic word was an expression of humility, but in reality, it was a reflection of insecurity. Humility is rooted in faith knowing who God is in relation to ourselves, but insecurity is rooted in fear focusing on our inadequacies rather than God’s greatness. Let’s not confuse insecurity with humility or we will not properly respond to God’s call. Humility enables us to serve God’s purposes and people, but insecurity derails us from God’s purposes and results in the abuse God’s people to retain our position of power and privilege.