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Hiding Amongst the Baggage



“Samuel went back to GOD: “Is he anywhere around?” GOD said, “Yes, he’s right over there—hidden in that pile of baggage.” They ran and got him. He took his place before everyone, standing tall—head and shoulders above them. Samuel then addressed the people, “Take a good look at whom GOD has chosen: the best! No one like him in the whole country!” Then a great shout went up from the people: “Long live the king!””
‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭10:22-24‬ ‭MSG‬‬


 There comes a time in life when the King or Queen in you can no longer be hidden. In 1 Samuel 9 Saul thought he was just going to look for his families lost sheep. As he was looking for the lost possessions of his family, he found the lost identity of himself. Along the journey of life we find ourselves as we find Christ. In you is a great king or queen and you had no clue.

There is a greatness in each of us that is hidden until life circumstances pulls it out of us. Many of us have come across great people who see things in us that even the people who raised you won't see. It's the gift of prophecy and knowledge that has been given to them to help you fulfill God's will for your life. 

Like Saul we often hide ourselves in our baggage. Baggage can come in many different colors, shapes and sizes. I myself have allowed baggage to stop me from excelling in areas. Baggage has even come in the form of boxes that I have allowed people to put me in. As I grow in my walk with Christ I realize the importance of sticking close to the Samuel's in your life.  

The Samuel's will be the people who see you as God sees you. These are the same people who after being shown Gods vision for your life will seek God about where you are today. After finding the baggage you are hiding amongst they will then help to bring you out. 
As Samuel told the people "Take a good look at whom GOD has chosen: the best! No one like him in the whole country!", remember that you too are chosen. Never be afraid to let your light shine as The Best once God calls you out. 

You too have a great call in the Kingdom of God, no matter how you grew up or who's child you are. Your baggage is only a portion of the testimony God has given for you to share! 

Take aways:
1. You are more than a conqueror through Christ. Romans 8:37

2. No matter your background you have been chosen Dueteronomy 7:6

3. You can't allow your baggage to contain you

4. Once someone has helped bring you out from hiding amongst your baggage help bring someone else out so they can recognize the king/queen in themselves. 


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