SAMSON & DELILAH

LYING GETS YOU NOWHERE - LET'S SEEK GOD

JUDGES 16

The story of Samson and Delilah is an important one. I shall explain the story of Samson and Delilah according to the account in Chapter 16 of Judges.
God is consistent throughout the Bible, His hatred for evil and lies, and desire for us to seek Him is also consistent .

Samson was history's strongest man, Samson is a personal name meaning "of the Sun" and "Mighty Warrior".
Samson was chosen by God to judge the Philistines, However, from the beginning he began seeking women - This attraction led him to Delilah.

Samson was physically strong enough to kill many people, but spiritually weak enough to lie to Delilah, eventually he told her the secret of his strength. This was a tragedy and led to his death.

Some lessons to learn from this story -

• Samson was set apart for special service to God from birth. However for most part, he ignored his vow of devotion and depended more and more on his strength and abilities rather than on God's.

If we become successful using our God-given gifts, we must not forget who gave us these gifts, skills, abilities or the moral purpose that directs the use of those gifts. Noticed what happened when Samson forgot in  (Judges 16:20&21) we must always remember  and thank God because all our gifts and abilities come from Him.

• Samson was deceived because he desired to believe Delilah's lies. Although he could strangle a lion, he could not smother his burning lust and see Delilah for what she really was.

How can you keep your desire for love and sexual pleasures from deceiving you into believing a lie?

1. You need to decide what kind of qualities you will love before passion takes over. Determine whether a persons character and faithfulness to God are as desirable as his or her physical appearance.
2. Be willing to exercise patience. The second observation often reveals what is beneath the pleasant appearance and attentive touch.
3. Since most of the time you spend with your spouse will not involve sex; Your companion's personality, temperament, attitude and commitment to solve problems must be as gratifying as his or her kisses and touches.

If you think you love someone but first quality you describe are their physical qualities, You probably don't really love them in a Godly way. Lust and Love are two different things. Loving someone involves unselfish sacrifice and genuinely caring about their needs

• Delilah kept asking Samson for the secret of his strength until he finally grew tired of hearing her nagging and gave in.

What a pitiful excuse for disobedience. Don't allow anyone, no matter how attractive or persuasive to talk you into doing wrong.
Delilah was a deceitful woman with honey on her lips and poison in her heart. Cold and conniving, She toyed with Samson and pretended to love him while looking for personal gain.

How could Samson be so foolish? " Four times Delilah took advantage of him, He could not figure out what was happening the first, second and third time, Surely he should have understood by the fourth time!"

We think Samson is foolish; but how many times do we allow ourselves to be deceived by flattery and give in to temptations and false beliefs?

Avoid falling prey to deceit by asking God to help you discern between deception and truth {good and evil, right and wrong}.
                                                                                                          Akin Farmar.

WHAT WE DO HAVE !!

A born again child of God is on the winning side. We should all be happy about who we have become because of God's wonderful grace and gift of salvation.

It is past time for all to examine the fact that living for God offers far more than the world offers. Although the Bible shows us many blessings one receives when living a separated -led life, Here are some of what Proverbs 10 and 11 says a person following the Lord's commandments has -

• Proverbs 10:28 We have HOPE!

No matter what happens in our lives, we have God's promises. He will never leave us nor forsake us (Heb 13:5)

• Proverbs 10:29 We have STRENGTH!

When it seems impossible to move on, He will give you strength. The way of the Lord is strength to the upright.

• Proverbs 10:30 We will be VICTORIOUS!

No matter how bad the situation looks, He says the righteous shall never be removed.

• Proverbs 10:31 We have Godly WISDOM!

A Christian believing and following Biblical teachings is far wiser than one living a life led by his own will and way. "The mouth of the just bringeth forth Wisdom"

• Proverbs 10:32 We know what is RIGHT!

The world hopelessly spends their life looking for the truth. A Bible believer has it.

•  Proverbs 11:5 We have DIRECTION!

Godly living will keep you from going down the wrong road.

• Proverbs 11:6&8 We have DELIVERANCE!

All go through valleys and trials in this life; but God promises if we rely on him, he will deliver us.

• Proverbs 11:11 We are BLESSED!

The world desperately tries to succeed, they acquire a lot and still fall short. One living and led by faith will be blessed by God so much that even others will benefit by God's blessing on his life.


A Christian is a mind through which Christ thinks; A heart through which Christ Loves; A voice through which Christ Speaks; A hand through which Christ Helps.

So are you a Christian? Then do not covet what the ungodly have. A child of God has so much and we truly should be grateful and thankful.

                                                                                                           Akin Farmar.

JESUS BE A FENCE

As we sharpen our physical sense we also need to sharpen our spiritual senses.
Zach 2,1:5
God said: Don't limit me by measures for he is without limits.

1. I will be the wall and the boundary
2. I will be a wall of fire
3. I will be the glory in her.

God promises us that because he is limitless, you also will be limitless. He is without boundaries therefore you as children of God have no boundaries too.

A wall is a wall of defense.
A wall is to protect.
Fire consumes therefore no intruder can come close to a wall of fire.

• He will be my wall
• He will be a wall of fire
• He will be my glory.

What we need to do is put ourselves aright so as not to be left behind.
                                                                                                                  Pastor Tope.

INSPIRATION

Inspiration is the special influence of the Holy Spirit guiding certain persons to speak or write what God wanted communicated to others, without suspending their activity or personality.

Inspiration- The extraordinary and supernatural influence to those who wrote the Holy Scriptures, rendering their writings infallible.

In 2 Tim. 3:16 - "Every scripture inspired by God" this is true of all Sacred writings, not in the sense of their being works of genius or of supernatural insight, but as "Theopneustic" i.e "Breathed into by God" in such a sense that the writers were supernaturally guided to express exactly what God intended them to express as a revelation of his mind and will.

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God. As to the nature of inspiration we have no information, this only we know, it rendered the writers infallible.

All the books of the Old and New testaments are inspired. They are the word of God.


                                                                                                                 Akin Farmar.

Happy Birthday Pastor Tope!!!!! We Love you.

Warm Birthday Wishes - Happy Birthday Pastor Tope!!

Wishing you all the great things in life, hope this day will bring you an extra share of all that makes you happiest.

PH wishes our beautiful pastor Tope Ibrahim a happy birthday, and may all the wishes and dreams you dream today turn to reality. God Almighty will continue to strengthen you and bless and your family in Jesus name Amen!
                                                                                                                            PH.

Get Ready!!!

Get ready for God's mighty works!

There are steps you take in getting ready for what God has for us.

1. Rejoice: God is able to do all. Rejoice, be happy for what is yet to come. Rejoicing will take on his promises and his wonders, also trusting in what is coming. Rejoice because God has chosen us to be blessed.
2. Prepare for the increase: We need to prepare spiritually for growth. Enlarge the place of your tent.
3. Dont hold back: Spare not- do not keep things to yourself, give to God and sow seeds.
4. Fear not, Don't be afraid: Be still and put your trust in God.
5. Know that God is God
6. Grow to be able to grow

                                                                                                                      Pastor Tope

Daddy G.O Turns 70. Happy Birthday Pastor E A Adeboye

Our daddy- The general overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God RCCG turns 70 years old today. We wish happy birthday and many more years to come with God's annointing and more blessings in Jesus name. Amen.