For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under the law but under grace. – Romans 6:14
The post “Refreshed Strength” gives us a tremendous account of Samson being refreshed with water after victory. We all have heard about Samson’s physical strength but what is most astonishing is the strength he received from the Spirit of the Lord and that same spiritual power is available to us.
There are a lot of things in life we regret but each day is a new day so we can forget. We can forget the past without a trace. We can accept Christ as Savior and receive grace. Live victoriously today with songs like Same Power by Jeremy Camp. The same power that raised Jesus from the grave, lives in us. This power conquers the enemy as we continue to step ahead.
Believers are able to factor in the amazing and unseen qualities of God by accepting what Christ did on the Cross. Because of grace, the spirit of the Lord is available to believers who are able to learn from the Bible and from each other. Grace is God’s gift that is always available like a flowing stream of water that keeps coming and coming.
As we read today in Judges 15, we will discover that Samson was not only given physical strength but spiritual strength to do remarkable things.
Today’s passage tells us that Samson’s Philistine wife was taken from him and given to someone else so to get even with the Philistines, he tied torches to the tails of foxes; setting them lose to burn down their crops and vineyards. In retaliation, the Philistines burned Samson’s wife and her father to death.
Samson took out revenge by attacking and slaughtering many of the Philistines. Then he stayed in a cave because the Philistines who were rulers over the Jews wanted to take Samson as prisoner. The Jews went to capture Samson so they could hand him over to the Philistines.
They tied Samson up but as the Philistines came toward them, the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon him and he broke loose from the ropes that bound him (v. 14). Samson then took a Jawbone of a donkey and used it as a weapon to kill a thousand men.
Even though the Philistines were rulers over the Jews, Samson was able to take a different stand and defy the Philistines because the Spirit of the Lord was with him. After Samson’s great victory, he was thirsty and prayed for water. God opened up a place in the ground so a spring of water refreshed Samson (v. 19).
The Bible has many amazing accounts like this one today about Samson. We all have probably heard about the gift of Samson’s physical strength but the most astonishing aspect is that Samson relied on a greater strength; the spirit of the Lord. As a believer in Christ, we too have available to us this grace that keeps flowing like a stream of water and gives us amazing spiritual strength.
Share in the comments any experiences you have had when God met your request.
For me, this blog is an answer to prayer. I can remember how this blog got started as I would share with a few friends in emails and now this blog has grown into over two thousand readers. I’ve found it to be a great tool in my journey through the Bible and you, my readers are holding me accountable to daily Bible reading and study.
This day with You Lord, thanks for this amazing account of Samson. You gave him physical strength but the most astonishing strength is the Spirit. As believers, we accept what Christ did on the Cross and have faith that anything is possible. Your amazing grace gives each of us the opportunity to receive this same power. Amen.
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. – Mark 11:24
Last winter, our power went out for about twenty two hours after we received the most snow in several decades in Waco Texas. We were cold and in the dark. In cold and dark times, all we have is prayer. It is during these times that we need to ask for help, believe we will receive it, and look forward to when it comes about. As a Christian, all we need is the power of prayer to restore us, warm us, and give light to a sometimes dark world.
Shared in the post “Shine the Light” is the fact that there may be times when those around us may let us down but it doesn’t pay to be discouraged. We can always go to God in prayer to restore our faith.
As the song Strong Enough by Matthew West says, “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength”. Christ has conquered the roaring lion called Satan to assure us of a sweet victory.
When the Son of God shines on you my friend, you cannot help but reflect the light and provide some sunshine into the lives of others. Today, we are reading Judges 14. We read that Samson’s basis for choosing a wife differs from that of his parents. Samson’s parents had followed instructions from God but Samson ignored advice in choosing a wife. He desired a Philistine woman who was not approved by his parents or by God.
He made a bet with his wife’s people that they could not get the answer to the riddle stated in verse 14.
Out of the eater, something to eat;
Out of the strong, something sweet.
The winner of the bet would receive clothes and linen but they could not figure out the answer to the riddle so they asked Samson’s wife to coax him into giving her the answer. Samson gave in to his wife and told her the answer to the riddle. She then told her people as stated in verse 18.
What is sweeter than honey?
What is stronger than a lion?
Samson felt betrayed and was filled with anger. The Spirit of the Lord then came powerfully upon Samson and he struck down thirty men, stripped them of everything, and gave their clothes as payment to those who had explained the riddle.
We face times when people pressure us or coax us into saying things or doing things that harm us. We then are filled with anger but it is during these times that we can go to God in prayer. Our prayer will restore our faith and we can still have optimism because of God’s plan for us. Hold on to the promises of God my friends and incredible blessings that are sweeter than honey will be in our future!
This day with You Lord, we know that each day will get better and better. There is eternity to look forward but right now there is available to us an amazing power that sets us free. We are favored in Your eyes and this thought changes our day because if we face confusion or frustration today, You will step in to provide the sweet eternal victory.
This Day With God - A Spiritual Journey 
Refreshed Strength
Believers are able to factor in the amazing and unseen qualities of God by accepting what Christ did on the Cross. Because of grace, the spirit of the Lord is available to believers who are able to learn from the Bible and from each other. Grace is God’s gift that is always available like a flowing stream of water that keeps coming and coming.
As we read today in Judges 15, we will discover that Samson was not only given physical strength but spiritual strength to do remarkable things.
Today’s passage tells us that Samson’s Philistine wife was taken from him and given to someone else so to get even with the Philistines, he tied torches to the tails of foxes; setting them lose to burn down their crops and vineyards. In retaliation, the Philistines burned Samson’s wife and her father to death.
Samson took out revenge by attacking and slaughtering many of the Philistines. Then he stayed in a cave because the Philistines who were rulers over the Jews wanted to take Samson as prisoner. The Jews went to capture Samson so they could hand him over to the Philistines.
They tied Samson up but as the Philistines came toward them, the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon him and he broke loose from the ropes that bound him (v. 14). Samson then took a Jawbone of a donkey and used it as a weapon to kill a thousand men.
Even though the Philistines were rulers over the Jews, Samson was able to take a different stand and defy the Philistines because the Spirit of the Lord was with him. After Samson’s great victory, he was thirsty and prayed for water. God opened up a place in the ground so a spring of water refreshed Samson (v. 19).
The Bible has many amazing accounts like this one today about Samson. We all have probably heard about the gift of Samson’s physical strength but the most astonishing aspect is that Samson relied on a greater strength; the spirit of the Lord. As a believer in Christ, we too have available to us this grace that keeps flowing like a stream of water and gives us amazing spiritual strength.
Share in the comments any experiences you have had when God met your request.
For me, this blog is an answer to prayer. I can remember how this blog got started as I would share with a few friends in emails and now this blog has grown into over two thousand readers. I’ve found it to be a great tool in my journey through the Bible and you, my readers are holding me accountable to daily Bible reading and study.
This day with You Lord, thanks for this amazing account of Samson. You gave him physical strength but the most astonishing strength is the Spirit. As believers, we accept what Christ did on the Cross and have faith that anything is possible. Your amazing grace gives each of us the opportunity to receive this same power. Amen.
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