As the story progress, Samson is the continued fodder of the Philistines. He is the still working in the crushing of corn and is now the amusement of the Philistines and their leaders. The Philistines are having a feast for their god, Dagon who is associated with corn and their primary source of entertainment for the feast is their number one slave - Samson.The Philistines credited Dagon for subduing Samson and for the harvest. The building that housed this gathering had nearly 3,000 men and women who were enjoying the show. Samson asked to put between the two pillars that was the foundation of the building. He asked to Lord to "remember" him so that he can exact his vengeance upon them and ultimately so he can bring glory to the Lord for his misgivings. He was willing to die with the Philistines in the process. The Lord "remembered" him and he thus killed more people in his death than in his life. His remains were returned by his family and was buried by his father. He ruled for 20 years.
When God "remembers" someone, as Chuck Swindoll once said - He acts decisively on one's behalf. This is true in the OT when Hannah wanted God to remember her and she got Samuel. The same is true in the NT when the thief on the cross ask Jesus to remember him when Jesus got to his kingdom. The Lord said that " today you will be with me in paradise". This has stayed with me for decades and is still true today.
Good day yesterday and very low-key. Saw Oz at the Fork and Screen in DD. Came back after going to Sam's club and chilled. Finally got my laptop to be able to access the workplace as well. Good day overall... Looking forward to picking up GG later and heading to Tampa to see the NYY and the Sillies.
Praise for today: May the favor of the Lord rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us - yes, establish the work of our hands. Psalm 90: 17
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