Humble Beginnings and the Promise of Leadership - 1 Samuel 10:1–11:15 | May 11, 2026

Welcome to One Single Story, Season 5. Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Alyssa Bream for today's weekday devotional from the One Year Bible. In this episode, the team explores Saul's early reign in 1 Samuel 10-11:15, unpacking what humble beginnings, divine confirmation, and unified purpose look like in the life of a leader called by God. Scripture Focus: 1 Samuel 10-11:15 - Samuel anoints Saul as Israel's first king, confirms his calling through a sequence of signs, and Saul leads a unified Israel to victory over the Ammonites. In This Episode: How Saul's humility and insecurity reveal that starting right does not guarantee finishing right How God confirms calling through layered signs: a trusted mentor, unfolding events, the Spirit's witness, and the affirmation of a win Why unity must be aimed in the right direction - and how it multiplies both good and evil with equal force Key Quote: "A strong start means very little without sustained surrender." One Single Story is a weekday Bible study podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina, walking listeners through the One Year Bible with honesty and practical application. visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe so you never miss an episode. This week we are in 1 Samuel, following the rise of Israel's first king. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #1Samuel #HumbleLeadership #CalledByGod #BiblicalLeadership