Literally, “God transformed for him another heart,” meaning, “God converted him.” This change of heart would also be accompanied by a change of direction in mental activity. Instead of thinking about asses and farms, Saul must learn to think of the problems that confront a statesman, a general, and a king. God was prepared to impart to Saul ability commensurate with his new responsibilities. What thoughts must have passed through Saul’s mind that day as incident after incident Samuel had predicted was fulfilled (vs. 2-7)

 God was ready to transform Saul’s vision, ambition, and aspirations in such a way that the things of God would become to him the all-important issues of life. Centuries later a prophet said, “I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh” (Eze. 11:19). Saul had inquired of God through Samuel, in an endeavor to find his way through personal perplexities. God first answered the plea for personal guidance, and then invited Saul to accept His guidance in matters that affected the welfare of the entire nation. So it is today. God takes men where He finds them and invites them to fulfill His own glorious plan for their lives.