Homiletic Review 1 Samuel 10:26-27 And Saul also went home to Gibeah; and there went with him a band of men, whose hearts God had touched.… With what glowing prospects does this new-crowned king begin his reign; chosen by God Himself; gifted with a splendid physical presence; filled with the spirit of God; accepted and supported by all the people, and especially surrounded by such a noble bodyguard. I. GOD, IN TOUCHING THE HEARTS OF THESE MEN, FILLED THEM: 1. With reverence for the cause of which he was representative. 2. With devotion to him as that representative. 3. With a commendable zeal in service to that cause. 4. With wisdom and ability as counsellors. 5. With personal unselfishness in their service. II. EVERY CHOSEN SERVANT OF GOD NEEDS TODAY AS A BODYGUARD, "a band of men whose hearts God has touched." 1. With the seal of pardon and acceptance. 2. With a sanctified zeal in God's service. 3. With a burning desire for the salvation of souls. 4. With a mighty faith in God as to the results of the work. (Homiletic Review.) Parallel Verses KJV: And Saul also went home to Gibeah; and there went with him a band of men, whose hearts God had touched. |
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