Beginning: We look at the lives of souls from long ago, such as Judas and Saul, and even Lucifer himself. What happened? How did they fall?
Verse 1: First king of Israel, the chosen of God; handsome and tall, young and strong; noble and princely was this son of Kish. Saul was chosen to lead. Choices kept adding up to show which side he was on. And turning away from God's voice, over and over again, brought him down to sin. So miserable was he, from hardening his heart. His heart was hard as stone; he felt all alone. And in the midst of danger, wounded in a war, he took his own life, and heard God's voice no more.
Verse 2: Youthful ambition marked this learned Jew; talent and zeal for the country he knew. Longing for freedom from all Roman bonds, Judas approached Jesus Christ. Jesus tugged on his heart and drew him day after day. But Judas was disappointed, wanting an earthly kingdom and an earthly name. So miserable was he, from hardening his heart. His heart was hard as stone; he felt all alone. And in a desperate effort, he betrayed his Lord, then took his own life, and heard God's voice no more.
Verse 3: Marked for his beauty and talent of voice; exalted by God, and degraded by choice; wanting the homage belonging to God, Lucifer fell from his place. Selfishly he went on, not thinking of the results of everyone else involved. He exalted himself above God's love for all. So miserable was he; he hardened his heart more. And now it is his goal to destroy your soul. So please do take a lesson from his fatal choice, and do not quench the spirit... when you hear God's voice.
