Samson’s story reveals a sad but common pattern: instead of celebrating the One who gave him his gifts, he preened his ego and applauded himself. Listen in to learn from the consequences of his disobedience and avoid his mistakes.
God’s deliverance will not be predictable. But what is predictable is that God’s character will never change and that He is faithful to deliver His people.
The story of Samson shows us that not only is sin deadly; it is also a diminishment. There is no creativity in our flesh signature. But righteousness is creative and an enhancement of life.
The human tendency is to rely on our own resources instead of the Lord. Knowing this, God made it abundantly clear to Gideon that His hand alone would save Israel—it was not human might that defeated Israel’s enemies.
Civilizations and circumstances change, but the human heart does not. Every one of us has to choose whether we will rebel against God or whether we will submit to His will.
Do you want to know how to have an eternal perspective? The wisdom psalms focus on cultivating this long-term mindset, teaching us to fix our hearts and our minds on what is truly ultimate rather than living for short-term gain.
The book of Judges stands as a sad, stark contrast to the book of Joshua. Whereas the people of the conquest obeyed the Lord under Joshua’s leadership, they quickly fell into rebellion after his death. Because they had set aside God’s law, their enemies were defeating and oppressing them.
Ultimately, Ecclesiastes wants us to be so dissatisfied with life “under the sun” that we learn to cling to life under the Son.
There is a futile emptiness of trying to find meaning and satisfaction “under the sun.” But when we fear the One who is above the sun, our futility is transformed into a living hope.
People often begin well but end poorly. The life of Joshua shows us that finishing strong requires remembering God’s purposes and depending on HIm.
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