27/12/2024
No Threat to the enemy
The Bible tells the story of Samson, who had incredible potential that was largely wasted. His extraordinary physical strength was given to him as a gift from God. He also had the Lord’s blessing on his life. Samson could have been one of the greatest leaders in the history of Israel, but instead his life, in effect, became an example of how not to live.
Samson was a he-man with a she-weakness. When we think of Samson, our mind usually goes to Delilah and how she cut off his hair and his strength was gone. In reality, it was a series of small compromises that ultimately led to his demise with Delilah. He lost touch with God. Then he fell asleep with his head in Delilah’s lap.
I fear there are many people who, like Samson, are blind. Some have grown complacent and lackadaisical. They remain weak because they are living a life that does not honour God.
Satan and his angels look at them and laugh. He says, “I won’t bother with them. They’re no threat to me. They’re already where I want them.”
Far too many Christians today are powerless. They’re sterile. They’re right where the devil wants them, because they are slaves to the things of this world. They are missing out on the power of the Holy Spirit in them that is promised to those who believe (read Acts 1:8,
Ezekiel 36:26-27, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, John 14:16-17).
While it’s true there is a evil plan devised by Satan who will try to trip us up, it is also true that Jesus Christ already has the victory and ultimately will lead us to victory “IF” we obey His word, repent, accept Him, seek and stay close to Him.
