Archive for March 19th, 2008
Some Thoughts on Samson, part 3
The first two thoughts focused on Samson as a weak leader and the children of Israel as weak followers. For the last post, however, I thought it wise to remind us all that God is at the center of every story — in this case, a most gracious God who acts for his glory and for the good of his people.
Samson suffered a humiliating capture after succumbing to his prostitute’s pleas and then giving over the secret of his strength. The Philistines bound him and took him back to Gaza, where he had previously displayed amazing strength when he ripped the city gate out of its place in the wall, carrying it well over 20 miles in sandy, rolling terrain. But now he stood bound in servitude to the grinding wheel of a prison, his eyes taken by his captors. Read the rest of this entry »
