Read today’s texts first: Judges 13-16; 2 Corinthians 2
MAXIMize YOUR DAYDespite chronic failure, we can still be a leaderwho finishes well.
Time for some more Bible jokes. “Who was the greatest actor in the Bible?” The answer is: “Samson - he brought the house down after his final performance.” He’s also the answer to the question, “who died from fallen arches?” All joking aside, Samson’s only real weakness was a chronic case of stupidity when it came to women.
From his first wife who cried and pried the riddle answer out of him and then married one of his groomsmen, to “Gaza-gate” where a prostitute almost cost him his life, to Delilah who had him tied up in knots, quite literally - you can’t help but wonder how he could soar so high and yet fall so hard?
It is a remarkable story, from his extraordinary birth, starting with a visit from Jesus Himself (another obvious Christophany), leading to a special upbringing as a Nazirite, until he became a mature leader with almost superhuman strength. He was a real life combination of Superman and Rambo rolled into a one-man army! So much potential, but so many flaws. Aside from the big muscles, he was a lot like you and me.
God chose Samson and used him to deliver His people and rule them well for 20 years. God even redeemed his failures, to the point that Samson will be remembered as a leader who finished well. Those fallen arches left a legacy of selflessness, sacrifice, and heroism that have inspired all of us who’ve studied his life.
“Lord, if You can redeem Samson’s mistakes You can do the same for me. I pray for the same opportunity to be a leader who finishes well!”
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