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Hebrews 11:32-34 – How Did Samson Make It?
How did Samson, the womanizing, violent, self-serving judge make it into the Hall of Faith (Hebrews 11:32)? In some strange way he and Paul are partners in grace. Paul had to learn “power is perfected in weakness” (2 Cor.12:9). Samson, gifted by God with great strength only learned to rely upon God when he “gained strength after being weak” (Heb.11:34). I believe the grace that was sufficient for Paul was being allowed to serve Jesus as an apostle. He had to learn God’s gifts are given for God’s purposes. Samson never learned to rely on God until he no longer had confidence in himself. Then he learned to use God’s gift for God’s purpose. How about us? For whom are we weak and strong? For whom are we using our gifts? If the violent Samson and the violent Paul can make it, so can you and I!
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