Song # 1773.1 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. In the Book of 1 Samuel we read in chapter 11 that Saul is confirmed as the first king of Israel.
Saul mustered his men at Bezek, the men of Israel numbered three hundred thousand and the men of Judah thirty thousand (1 Samuel 11:8). The next day Saul separated his men into three divisions and during the last watch of the night they broke into the camp of the Ammonites and slaughtered them until the heat of the day. Those who survived were scattered, so that no two of them were left together (1 Samuel 11:11). The people then said to Samuel “Who was it that asked ‘Shall Saul reign over us?’ Bring these men to us and we will put them to death” (1 Samuel 11:12). But Saul said “No-one shall be put to death today, for this day the Lord has rescued Israel” (1 Samuel 11:13). Then Samuel said to the people “Come, let us go to Gilgal and there reaffirm the kingship” (1 Samuel 11:14). So all the people went to Gilgal and confirmed Saul as king in the presence of the Lord. There they sacrificed fellowship offerings before the Lord, and Saul and all the Israelites held a great celebration (1 Samuel 11:15).
Thought for today: trust in God today and prepare for your tomorrow.
Thought for the future: now is the time to invest in heaven. Where will you spend your eternity?