The Christian life is a life of obedience. "Trust and obey, for there's no other way, to be happy in Jesus."
The cracks in Saul's life become visible. His foundation is shaky. His kingdom will not endure because his heart is not perfect toward God.
King Saul was challenged to lay a firm foundation for his kingdom. Would he fear God and obey His Word? Will we lay this firm foundation in our lives?
King Saul had the Spirit of God upon him at the beginning of his reign. And it made all the difference. We must have spiritual power in our lives.