THEOSISAugustine of Hippo
There is an undeniable truth that human will cannot counteract divine will, for the Lord does as He pleases in heaven and on earth, in the seas and within all depths (Psalm 134:6), and He has already brought to fruition what is yet to come (cf. Isaiah 45:11). The designs of man cannot thwart His intentions; rather, the will of humanity serves as a vessel through which He fulfills His purposes. Consider Saul as a case in point. When it was the Lord's desire to establish Saul as king over Israel, did the Israelites possess the ability to accept or reject Saul's authority? In one respect, yes; yet, not in a manner that would oppose God Himself. In truth, the Lord fulfilled His will through the very inclinations of the people, exercising His omnipotence to guide their hearts as He desired.
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Thus, it is written: And Saul also went to his house, to Gibeah; and the courageous men accompanied him, whose hearts God had touched. But the worthless men asked, “Is he to save us?” and they disdained him, offering him no gifts; yet he paid no attention to them. Clearly, it cannot be said that those whose hearts were moved by the Lord did not follow him. Equally, it cannot be said that those unworthy individuals whose hearts were untouched by the Lord chose to accompany him.
When the Lord seeks to bring about a particular outcome through individuals—save for a few whose hearts wholly align with that purpose—He will direct the hearts of the willing as He sees fit, mysteriously and inexplicably stirring within us and igniting the will, as if we have no part in the matter at hand.