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'...I die of thirst...' Judges 15:18
Samson was an extreme character who swung from massive highs to major lows, listen: 'The Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him; and...his bonds broke loose...He found a fresh jawbone...took it, and killed a thousand men...Then he...cried out to the Lord and said, "You have given this great deliverance...now shall I die of thirst?"' (Judges 15:14-18 NKJV).
Check out these three things:
1) Samson allowed the enemy to bind him. What has you tied up today? What's holding you back? Even super-macho Samson couldn't win every battle in his own strength. It took God's Spirit to set Samson free and that's what it's going to take to set you free too.
2) Samson needed to use what had already been given him. Just the jawbone of a donkey, but with God's help it was enough to win the day. The answer you're looking for may be right under your nose. Ask God to help you recognise what He's given you, and use it.
3) Samson was victorious, yet dying of thirst. It happens, particularly to those who work for God but don't spend enough time with Him. Jesus promises '...whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst.' (John 4:14 NIV).
It's hard to celebrate a victory when you feel dry and tired, so jump into the refreshing river of God today. The One who gives you victory, can also quench your thirst.
written by Bob Gass
'...I die of thirst...' Judges 15:18
Samson was an extreme character who swung from massive highs to major lows, listen: 'The Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him; and...his bonds broke loose...He found a fresh jawbone...took it, and killed a thousand men...Then he...cried out to the Lord and said, "You have given this great deliverance...now shall I die of thirst?"' (Judges 15:14-18 NKJV).
Check out these three things:
1) Samson allowed the enemy to bind him. What has you tied up today? What's holding you back? Even super-macho Samson couldn't win every battle in his own strength. It took God's Spirit to set Samson free and that's what it's going to take to set you free too.
2) Samson needed to use what had already been given him. Just the jawbone of a donkey, but with God's help it was enough to win the day. The answer you're looking for may be right under your nose. Ask God to help you recognise what He's given you, and use it.
3) Samson was victorious, yet dying of thirst. It happens, particularly to those who work for God but don't spend enough time with Him. Jesus promises '...whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst.' (John 4:14 NIV).
It's hard to celebrate a victory when you feel dry and tired, so jump into the refreshing river of God today. The One who gives you victory, can also quench your thirst.
written by Bob Gass
