What do you think Samson’s life would’ve been like if he’d been born during modern times?
Read Judges – Chapters 13-16 to get the full Old Testament account of Samson’s life.
Samson was a strong man who battled with his lust for women. He even married a Philistine woman – someone who was not of his faith. He was strong and mighty, killing a lion with his bare hands and killing a thousand Philistines with the jawbone of a donkey.
He hooked up with a Philistine harlot, Delilah, and because of his lust, his common sense escaped him. Delilah grilled him about his source of strength until his defenses broke down and he told his secret – no razor had ever come upon his head and his strength came from his seven locks of hair.
The secret was out and Samson paid the price for the mistake he made because of his lustful weakness. He was mocked, blinded and imprisoned by the Philistines. When his hair began to grow back, he asked God for strength, and then he pushed the two pillars with all his might, bringing the temple down, killing the crowd, as well as himself…
Judges 16:28-30
28 Then Samson called to the LORD, saying, “O Lord GOD, remember me, I pray! Strengthen me, I pray, just this once, O God, that I may with one blow take vengeance on the Philistines for my two eyes!” 29 And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars which supported the temple, and he braced himself against them, one on his right and the other on his left. 30 Then Samson said, “Let me die with the Philistines!” And he pushed with all his might, and the temple fell on the lords and all the people who were in it. So the dead that he killed at his death were more than he had killed in his life.
What do you think Samson’s life would’ve been like if he’d been born during modern times? Read tomorrow’s blog entry to find out more about a very interesting book that’ll answer that question!
Samson’s life in the 21 century would look like ours I think. Many parent today would prefer that their child marry someone different but they give their blessing to the one they don’t approve of. Samson’s dad for some reason gave in to Samson’s demands to marry a Philistine women and he paid the price.
This situation is just like life now, we commit an act against God, we repent and God accepts our plea. But what I love about God is we still have that lesson coming, oh but His grace and mercy is ever so sweet.
I didn’t expect Samson to die once God granted him the power. But now knowing God’s nature yes that had to happen.
AThanks Ms. Thomas and Cecilia for hosting this event.
I love the Lord!!!
Missy
Thanks so much for commenting, Missy! You do make some valid points, especially enjoyed your comment about our committing an act against God and we repent and God accepts our plea!
So glad we reconnected recently via Facebook! Have a blessed day!