Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-11:15, Samuel, to satisfy the demands of the Israelites for a king, secretly anoints Saul as the king-designate, and the Holy Spirit changes Saul. Saul was later, reluctantly anointed king publically. But Saul did not assume his responsibility as king until a threat by Nahash, the Ammonite, prompted him to rally the people for a holy war. Saul, being led by the Holy Spirit, acts boldly and strategically and the Israelites are victorious. Now Israel unites in worship and praise, thanking God for the victory and accepting Saul as their king.