Avoidance Is a Way of Hiding | 1 Samuel 10

Main message: Don't hide from the things God is calling you to do; obedience usually looks like showing up rather than avoiding, delegating, or speeding past opportunities.

Key points:

• The group reads 1 Samuel 9–10 and focuses on Saul hiding when Samuel goes to anoint Israel’s first king as an example of avoiding God's call.
• Hiding takes many forms today: physically avoiding people (bathroom, grocery aisle), rushing through life, or emotionally withdrawing from hard situations.
• People also hide by deflecting responsibility—finding someone "more qualified" or leaning only into strengths to avoid being called.
• God often calls unexpected or unlikely people (Saul came from a small tribe); the call’s step is usually simple obedience.
• Practical encouragement: slow down to notice opportunities God places before you, and if unsure what to do, try doing the last thing God asked you to do.

Scriptures mentioned: 1 Samuel 9–10, Genesis (Adam and Eve)