Daily Reading // Judges 12-16
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S // SCRIPTURE
Select a verse from today’s reading
Judges 16:24-25 (NKJV) 24 When the people saw him, they praised their god; for they said: “Our god has delivered into our hands our enemy, The destroyer of our land, And the one who multiplied our dead.” 25 So it happened, when their hearts were merry, that they said, “Call for Samson, that he may perform for us.” So they called for Samson from the prison, and he performed for them. And they stationed him between the pillars.
O // OBSERVATION
Why did this verse get your attention? Make a simple observation from the text
This is what really stood out to me today: Samson went from being a powerful warrior to becoming a performer.
A // APPLICATION
How can I apply this to my life today?
I think about our churches today. As disciples of Christ we are called to be powerful warriors in the warfare of prayer, ministry and the power of the Holy Spirit.
I’m afraid we may become more performers than warriors.
What makes all the difference is our dedication. Samson was dedicated as a Nazarite from his childhood and did not cut his hair. When his dedication was gone so was his power.
He showed that dedication in his final act of self-sacrifice. It wasn’t too late.
P // PRAYER
Express yourself in prayer
Jesus, Make me a warrior, not a performer. Amen.
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