"Some of the best lessons we ever learn are learned from past mistakes. The error of the past is the wisdom and success of the future". (Dr. Dale Turner)

You probably know about Samson's moral collapse, but have you read the story of his comeback? He was used by God as few men have ever been, but the enemy found his weakness - a woman; ''She pressed him daily...and urged him". (Judg. 16:16 NAS)  Note the words pressed and urged. Be alert, your enemy is persistent. It starts with an unguarded moment. There are doors you should never open. If you feed the wrong appetite for a day you may end up struggling with it for a lifetime.

 Perhaps you've read the poster "Every morning in Africa a gazelle awakens and knows it has to run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning a lion awakens and knows it must outrun the swiftest gazelle or it will starve to death. It matters not whether you're a lion or a gazelle, when the sun comes up you'd better be ready to run!". Peter warns us to be alert because our "adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour" (1 Peter 5:8 NKJV). But "Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we're in. Study how he did it. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed—that exhilarating finish in and with God". (Hebrews 12:2 The Message)

Samson remembered God! It's a wonderful day when you decide to reach again for God. Like the father of the prodigal son he'll always be waiting for your comeback. Samson's last recorded prayer was from a prison cell, "Lord, remember me...please strengthen me one more time." Judg. 16:28 Did God answer him? Yes! "He killed many more when he died than while he lived". (Judg. 16:30 NIV).

Regardless of where you are today or what shape you're in, turn to God. He'll straighten out the crooked places in your life and help you make a comeback. Hebrews 11 is sometimes called "The Hall of Faith”. Learning about Samson's life, people are sometimes surprised to see Samson listed there. Samson wrought what he did by faith, and God made a Gospel message out of his mess.

"I guess grace doesn't have to [be] logical. If it did, it wouldn't be grace". (Max Lucado)


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