1. Looking for lost donkeys (1-14)

Saul had all of the human qualities that a leader could possess. He was tall in stature and handsome, a responsible family man who was willing to serve. He looked like one with good potential to be a leader. It was his search for his father's lost donkeys that brought him to Samuel the prophet.

2. My people's cry has reached me (15-27)

It was no coincidence that Saul's donkey hunt was leading him to Samuel. The Lord was leading the way. He had revealed to Samuel that Saul was coming, and that he should anoint Saul as king. Saul was leadership material. He was humanly humble (21), and he was able. But every man must be tested. The leader of God's people must not only have ability; he must be spiritually humble enough to receive God's training.