Song in Time of Danger

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Thus refreshed by the fellowship of pious men, Saul pursued his journey, and presently he found himself in the presence of Israel's most dangerous enemy. “After that thou shalt come to the hill of God, where is the garrison of the Philistines.” The enemy encamped upon “the hill of God”—what a condition of things. We also must expect to meet the power of the enemy operating, not only outside, but also amongst those who profess and call themselves Christians. But Saul would meet a company of prophets coming down from the high place (note, “two” at Zelzah, “three” at Tabor; “a company” now), with instruments of music—“a psaltery, and a tabret, and a pipe, and a harp.” This is remarkable! Music and song in the presence of the enemy. Why not? The en-emy's power is serious, but it need not dismay us. The prophets were prophesying, and when Saul met them, the Spirit of the Lord came upon him, and he prophesied also. Thus, as an offset to the devil's working, there is the power of the Holy Spirit. John reminds us of this when warning us against false prophets and evil spirits; he says, “Greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world” (1 John 4:44Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. (1 John 4:4)). The victory is thus with God and His own, but meanwhile we must walk in humble dependence upon the indwelling Spirit. Only thus can we sing in the midst of danger, and only thus can we be preserved.