Thought
Samson’s explosive and passionate character often got him into trouble. But he kept coming back to God, and God remembered him. God used Samson, with all his flaws, to bring victory to Israel.
Word
Judges 16:28 NIV
Then Samson prayed to the LORD, “Sovereign LORD, remember me. Please, God, strengthen me just once more, and let me with one blow get revenge on the Philistines for my two eyes.”
Question
How long did Samson lead?
How long did Samson lead Israel? (Find out in Judges 16:31.)
Challenge
Samson was known for his physical strength. In Jewish literature, the legend was that he was strong enough to lift up two mountains and rub them together, as a man might roll two clods of dirt between his fingers. Use your own ideas to complete this sentence in a variety of ways: Samson was strong enough to _________________. Use your imagination to come up with some incredible pictures of strength!
Prayer
God, thank You for making us strong in Your Spirit. Help me to stay strong in my faith as I grow in You. Amen