Judges
14:10-16:3
14:10-16:3
'This
man receives sinners' (Luke 15:2). These are the words of legalistic
Pharisees. They were intended as an insult. They are also words of
divine grace: 'Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners' (1
Timothy 1:15). Samson was a sinner. There is no question about that. Is
he any different from the rest of us? - 'All have sinned and fall short
of the glory of God' (Romans 3:23). Samson was a sinner yet, 'the Spirit
of the Lord came mightily upon him' (14:19). We are sinners. Christ
died for us. God has given us His Spirit (Galatians 3:13-14). This is
divine grace. Samson often wandered. Still, the Lord was at work in him.
Prompted by the Spirit, Samson 'called on the Lord'. Samson was 'very
thirsty'. He prayed. He was 'revived' (15:18-19). 'Wilt Thou not revive
us again...? (Psalm 85:6). Pray for revival!
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