The day had begun with no hint of what was to come. Saul, the son of a farmer and rancher named Kish, was looking for some donkeys that had wandered away from their pasture.
Though he had initially enjoyed the break from his daily routine, Saul was now ready to get back home. But the donkeys had not been found. At the urging of his traveling companion, he sought out Samuel, the seer. If Samuel could not tell him where his animals were, then he would conclude they were irretrievably lost.
When Saul met Samuel, his life took a radical turn. Samuel informed Saul that the beasts had returned home on their own. But then, rather than dismiss Saul to go home, Samuel invited Saul to be the guest of honor at a feast given by people Saul did not know. After the feast, the noted prophet invited Saul to spend the night at his home. And then, as Saul prepared to return home, Samuel anointed him the first King of Israel.
Saul left home as a farmer/rancher looking for donkeys. He returned home as the King of Israel.
Periodically, sincere Christians ask me how they can become involved in ministry. Some, of course, are wanting to know how they can become ministers and missionaries. Most are simply wanting to know what they can do to make a difference in the community where they live.
My answer to these godly people is often disappointing to them. In essence, I tell them to keep looking for donkeys; continue doing what they are doing, but watch for God to open doors of opportunity and ministry. God chooses active people to do his work. Moses and David were shepherds, Peter and John were fishermen; Paul was a teacher. It was as they were working that God called them to His service.
Keep looking for donkeys. You may be given a crown.