Re: Verse reading–Judges 16:4-30 (day seven)
“The Lords of the Philistines came to her and said, ‘Coax him, and find out what makes his strength so great.’ ” (v 5) I do not blame the Philistines for wanting to know. I’m not surprised they were clueless about spiritual power. I do blame Samson for not remembering. In Philippians 4:13, Paul says that he can do all things “through HIM who gives me STRENGTH”. The word used is a form of our word dynamite. And how do ordinary people find great power for living? Moses knew. “If YOUR PRESENCE does not go with us, do not send us up from here. How will anyone know that you are pleased with me and with your people unless YOU GO WITH US? What else will distinguish me and your people from all the other people on the face of the earth?” (Exodus 33:15-16) Question–what makes his (our) strength so great? Answer–The presence of God in our lives!
