Learning From Our Weaknesses
The book of Judges tells of Samson, a man so powerful that he could kill a lion with his bare hands. (Judges 14:5-6) While Samson possessed physical strength unequaled by any human being, that couldn’t compensate for an inner weakness — lust. Although he was raised by devout parents and had a clear calling on his life, he gave in to his desires. Despite Nazirite laws, Samson pursued a Philistine woman named Delilah. Even though her motives were blatantly treacherous, Samson gave himself over — heart, mind, and spirit — to her and sinned. As a result, he lost everything: his strength, his eyesight, and his honor. All of us have areas of weakness. God allows these weaknesses to teach us how dependent we are on Him. Addressing them according to God’s wisdom and guidance will drive us into a deeper, more intimate relationship with Him. A proclivity for a certain sin can ruin our life, or it can drive us to utter dependence on God. What a blessing to know that He will always help us when we rely on Him for guidance.
