And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfill all my will, ACT 13:22-23.

There is a contrast between the history of Saul and the history of David. Saul was an example of the unregenerate and of the rebellious, gainsaying people. David was the example of those who are conformed to the image of Christ.

Saul would gainsay the Word of God saying, "Blessed art thou of the Lord, I have performed the commandment of the Lord," 1-SA 15:13. In fact, Saul had violated everything he had been ordered to do.

The difference between King Saul and King David is the difference between legal repentance and an evangelical repentance. 1-SA 15:22, "And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord?"

King Saul had brought the best of the cattle to make a big sacrifice unto the Lord. Was the Lord so pleased with that sacrifice that He wanted King Saul to disobey His commandment so he could make such a sacrifice? No. ISA 66:2 says, "...to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word."

Notice the difference between King Saul and King David. Scripture says that David was a man after God's own heart. The Lord looks for those who are conformed to the perfect image of Christ.

Amen.