Day 106: Saul Is Chosen (2026)
Father Mike Schmitz reflects on the anointing of Saul as Israel’s first king in 1 Samuel 9–10 and Proverbs 6:23–35, emphasizing how God equips individuals for their calling through the Holy Spirit, while warning against the danger of seeking human approval over divine will.
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