The political climate was such that the Israelites were totally entrenched with the Philistines so much so that they were the inferior race and the Philistines were ruling them. They totally forsook the Lord and His precepts and intermarried as well. They couldn't see the difference between a fallen world and the God that they used to follow and serve. A lot of similarities between the story of Samson and Samuel since they were both born to parents who couldn't have children and were set apart for God's service. In the case of Samson, his mother was visited by an angel who gave her instructions as to how the child was to be raised. He was to be raised as a Nazerite, according to Numbers 6:1-21. From birth, Samson was to enter the service of the Lord so that he could deliver his people from the Philistines. The woman went to her husband and told him what had transpired. Manoah, his father to be, then came across the same angel after asking the Lord to reveal the same to him and prayed for guidance and instruction. The angel (nameless) came again an authenticated what she heard.
Many Bible stories when one goes through SS include the stories that surround Samson, the last judge. What my commentary also makes a point is that the classic strongman also appears in other cultures - Hercules. Make no mistake about it, Samson was not a great leader who exhibited strong leadership traits but he was faithful at the end and that is what rewarded him into the Hebrews chapter of faith.
Not the news I wanted to hear about my results yesterday. Need to see a urologist next Thursday for further actions. I am still at peace with this and more upset with the possible interference with my vacation plans more than anything else. I truly trust in the Lord and His providence.
Praise for today: Help me, O Lord my God; save me in accordance with your love. Let them know it is your hand, that you, O Lord, have done it. Psalm 109: 26
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