Samson took God’s presence and power for granted, but when Delilah shaved off his seven locks, the Lord left him. Samson didn’t even notice… until it was too late. We shouldn’t wonder at Samson’s shortcomings. We can be just like him. When we step on the slippery slope of sin, we slowly slide away from God so gradually that we barely notice. Then one day, we awake and find ourselves in trouble, asking God where He’s gone! If God’s presence moved, would you notice?
“But he did not know that the LORD had left him” (Judges 16:20 ESV)
Scripture for today:
Judges 15:1-16:31; John 2:1-25; Psalm 103:1-22; Proverbs 14:17-19