The Mumbling Minority

I Samuel 10:24 And Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see him whom the Lord has chosen? There is none like him among all the people.” And all the people shouted, “Long live the king!” 25 Then Samuel told the people the rights and duties of the kingship, and he wrote them in a book and laid it up before the Lord. Then Samuel sent all the people away, each one to his home. 26 Saul also went to his home at Gibeah, and with him went men of valor whose hearts God had touched. 27 But some worthless fellows said, “How can this man save us?” And they despised him and brought him no present. But he held his peace.

In this chapter the presentation of Saul as first king was formalized. He was anointed, selected by lot, and proclaimed before the people as their king.  They got what they had asked for - a young strong king who stood tall above all others. It was spelled out clearly how the people were to interact with the king. Then they all went home, mostly happy that this had finally happened. But... there are always some who find something to complain about.  It wasn't just because they did not like Saul; they really did not like God. When they asked: "How can this man save us?" they were really missing the point. No king can. It is God Who saves. By showing a lack of support for Saul, they were indicating a lack of trust in God, Who had inaugurated him. Are you a mumbler? Are you always finding some fault?