THE MAIN THEME:  WHEN DO I GET THERE?

TITLE: THE SAMSON SYDROME

The bible verse for today’s devotional is: Judges 14:3 (NIV)

His father and mother replied, “Isn’t there an acceptable woman among your relatives or among all our people? Must you go to the uncircumcised Philistines to get a wife? 

Devotional:

The book of Judges chapter 13 to 16 expounds the story of Samson’s birth and death. Despite his extraordinary divine strength, His character exhibited glaring flaws; lack of emotional control, impulsiveness and pride. We need to understand that everything about our life is about God.  We are created and called by him to fulfill a unique purpose. It is only wise to stay connected to Him as our source.

The Samson Syndrome can be deadly when we ignore our heavenly calling by living for our sensual appetites, despising the consecration God requires of us and mingling with people and things we should avoid. Though God is merciful, extending grace and time for us to return, He will not allow us to always walk away unscathed from open disobedience to His word. God’s sovereignty means that He will use our disobedience for His good, while we suffer the consequences. (Samson died with his enemies). God’s plans cannot be thwarted.

Samson’s relationship with God was unhealthy, which impacted his choices. He surrounded himself with unfriendly friends both male and female. 

There are those around us to sabotage us, snuff out our light, and make sure we do not fulfil our calling. We need to stay connected to God.

God yearns for our need for Him. Samson's lack of self-control was evident when he lost his focus revealing his secrets to an enemy.  A lifestyle of disobedience and wrong choices grieves the Holy Spirit leading to spiritual blindness. This was what made Samson culpable for more deceptions and manipulation.

Disobedience can hamper when we will get there; when we will achieve purpose.

Here are a few reflective questions:

• Am I still on track with the purpose and calling God bestowed on me?
• Am I using the gifts, talents, blessings for God’s purpose?

 Let us pray

Dear Lord, thank you for your word to me today, May the eyes of our understanding be enlightened that we may experience the hope of your calling and the riches of the glory of your inheritance. Amen

Please say these words of affirmation: Say them mean, own them and live them-

• God knows when I will get there
• I am capable of guarding my heart from distractions
• I am in control of my mind.

Enjoy your day and see you tomorrow

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