Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Lets Chat
As I was reading Judges this morning, I was thinking what a dork Samson was, and yet considered a 'man of God'...how's that? And what's up with Delilah? Was she that wicked, or Samson that dumb? Anyway, thought maybe others could weigh in on what they are reading and offer other thoughts as to why God used certain people, and worked certain ways. So join in, post a thought or two. Would love to hear why you think Samson was used by God when he clearly wasn't a rule follower in regard to the nazerite calling he had.
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When we read about Samson we have to be amazed that he was so foolish. He was in a situation that he knew was dangerous. He was in a relationship with someone who was trying to harm him. He should have run from Delilah the first time she tried to trick him. But Samson knew he was strong. He had it under control. He was just toying with this woman. She was no match for him. He was Samson, ruler of Israel. He must have had a good laugh every time he tricked her.
ReplyDeleteHave you ever been a fool like that? Have you ever seen your friends or family members being a fool like that? They are in a dangerous situation or a bad relationship that is trying to destroy them but they "Have it under control". It could be a male-female relationship but it could also be a job, an addiction, a friendship or even a hobby.
In the Gospel according to Kenny Rogers it says: "You gotta know when to hold em and know when to fold em, know when to walk away and know when to run." Samson should have walked away.
We may not be as different from Samson as we might like to think.
Dave M.
Testing
ReplyDeleteThe JOY class will examine the account of Samson Sunday 14th. As it opens, we see his parents who have remained faithful to the one true God, even in times of national apostasy. Samson’s mother is highly honored by the LORD, as He visits her first and alone. She invites her husband to meet Him; neither recognizes their visitor at first, but she is on to something, saying “he looks like an angel, very awesome” (Vs 6b). Once they understand… her husband Manoah reacts with great fear… while she reacts with faith. His “help meet” has become a source of strength and sound reason during a time of great distress. Perhaps we see a picture here of how to handle the hardest of all circumstances when they visit our lives. I have seen this in people who have learned they are terminal, the mental anguish seemed at times more painful than the physical suffering. Helpless to remedy the circumstance, aware of the moment, such faith as Manoah’s wife possessed truly gave that peace the writer of Philippians 4:7 refers to (that exceeds understanding). Samson, although imperfect, was redeemed, his great faith celebrated in that great “hall of faith” Hebrews 11. God Bless our study of Samson.
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