And Samson called unto the Lord, and said, O Lord God, Remember me. Judges 16:28 In suffering and humiliation, a sport for the Philistines, Samson learned more of his own weakness than he had ever known before; and his afflictions
A Sure Crop
My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. Proverbs 1:10. Samson in his peril had the same source of strength as had Joseph. He could choose the right or the wrong as he pleased. But instead of taking hold
This is the Secret
And he wist not that the Lord was departed from him. Judges 16:20. Day by day Delilah urged him, until “his soul was vexed unto death;” yet a subtle power kept him by her side. Overcome at last, Samson made
What’s the Secret?
And Delilah said to Samson, Tell me, I pray thee, wherein thy great strength lieth. Judges 16:6. The Israelites made Samson judge, and he ruled Israel for twenty years. But one wrong step prepares the way for another…. He continued
Mighty Weakling
He shall begin to deliver Israel out of the hand of the Philistines. Judges 13:5. God’s promise that through Samson He would “begin to deliver Israel out of the hand of the Philistines” was fulfilled; but how dark and terrible
Compromise
Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? 2 Corinthians 6:14. The town of Zorah being near the country of the Philistines, Samson came to mingle with them on friendly terms. Thus in
Before the Baby Comes
Teach us what we shall do unto the child that shall be born. Judges 13:8. God Himself appeared to the wife of Manoah and told her that she should have a son, and that he should be a great man