"Now behold, Saul was coming from the field behind the oxen, and he said, 'What is the matter with the people that they weep?' So they related to him the words of the men of Jabesh. Then the Spirit of God came upon Saul mightily when he heard these words, and he became very angry... He numbered them in Bezek; and the sons of Israel were 300,000, and the men of Judah 30,000. They said to the messengers who had come, 'Thus you shall say to the men of Jabesh-gilead, "Tomorrow, by the time the sun is hot, you will have deliverance."' So the messengers went and told the men of Jabesh; and they were glad... The next morning Saul put the people in three companies; and they came into the midst of the camp at the morning watch and struck down the Ammonites until the heat of the day. Those who survived were scattered, so that no two of them were left together." -1 Samuel 11.5-6, 8-9, 11
Saul is now king, and he receives word that some of his people are in danger. He doesn't sit idly by, letting them fend for themselves. Instead he becomes angry that some other nation has dared to threaten his people. He calls the men of Israel to arms and goes to the aid of Jabesh-gilead. He then leads the charge and defeats the enemy, making it safe for his people. That is what kings do.
The purpose of leadership is to protect and serve the people who follow you. When his subjects are threatened, a king must ride out and deal with the threat. A king is not given power to sit comfortably as his people struggle for life and liberty, it is his job, as king to provide them with the security and freedom to enjoy life.
Men, you were born to be a king. Some of you will lead large corporations, and some will lead a small business. Some of you may lead cities, or even nations, others will simply lead our families. But regardless of the size of the kingdom, the role of a king remains the same. As king you must protect and provide for your people.
Let us be kings who take action. Let us ride to the defense of our people. Let us make the world a safer place for them.
"Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another."
To God alone be the Glory!
Strength and Honor
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