Walking With The Greats - The Life of Samson

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These things happened to them as examples for us.
1 Corinthians 10:11

Samson Was Listed Among the Greats!

LIFE LESSON #1: Our Choice to Sin Impacts our Life

1. He had a Great Call - Judges 13:1-7,16

God has great plans for your life - Psalm 139:16, Jeremiah 29:11

LIFE LESSON #2: Don’t Sell Yourselves Short - God has Great Plans for You!

2. He did some Great Exploits - Judges 14:5-6; Judges 15:14-15

"The Spirt of The Lord Came Powerfully Upon Him" but Samson boasted that it was in his own strength.  He forgot that God was his Source.

LIFE LESSON #3:Recognize the Source of your Strength is God

"Remember the Lord, for it is He who gives you the power..." -Deuteronomy 8:18

Every good and perfect gift comes from the Lord -James 1:17

The same spirit that raised Christ from the dead... -Romans 8:11

3. He Had a Great Weakness - Lust

LIFE LESSON #4: Spiritual Potential Does Not Guarantee Spiritual Success!

Being tempted is one thing - but giving into temptation is where the problem begins.  The more you give into temptation, the more of a grip it has on your life!  Samson kept falling into the same trap with women.  Then he rules for 20 years, ignoring the tugging of the Spirit and then he ends up going right back to his issues.

The enemy comes to steal, kill and destroy - John 10:10.

He uses our weakness against us.  Don't confuse God's presence as condoning your actions.
He didn't realize the Spirit had left him.  The first thing to go was his eyes, the eyes that caused his lust!  He was delivered, but not the way God wanted to do it.  Don't miss your potential!

4. He Had A Great Finish

Sure he failed and went through many thing unnecessarily, but when he came to his senses, God was prepared to anoint him once again to do great things, even if they were the last things he would do.

LIFE LESSON #5: Even if You Mess Up, Don’t Give Up. - FINISH STRONG

He may have gone wrong - but he chose to finish strong!

You can never go so far into sin that you can get away from the love of God.  He will always be as close as the mention of His name.  Samson remembered God and God remembered Samson.  Even if you mess up, don't give up!  Finish strong!

Today is the day to break the cycle of sin over your life!

CHALLENGE: Take a moment right now and examine your heart.  Ask the Spirit of God to search your heart and show you where you have weakness.  Ask Him to deliver you from that weakness as you humble yourself - before it is too late.  Before that thing takes you out.  As He delivers you, make a choice to finish strong!  Remember - He is close, regardless of your condition.  Call on His name everyday and watch Him work!!

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