Judges 16:28. “And Samson called unto the Lord, and said, ‘O Lord God, remember me, I pray Thee, and strengthen me, I pray Thee, only this once, O God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes.’”
STRENGTH IS NO MATCH AGAINST PERSISTENCE. Temptation begins with dulcet sounding words That flatter and please the carnal nature of men. But deception and truth come from opposite poles The one leads to life – the other to humiliation.
Self-confidence and carelessness get along with each other They have a lot in common in the human ego. Right behind them come carnality just like their brother Never letting a careless man think that it is really a foe.
Power without purity is really a great weakness Although it can make a big show displaying its strength. Power has a tendency to show itself heedless Not realizing, without purity it cannot continue at length.
Self-control and strength are strangers unless God Is in full control and can give guidance to each one. Conflict and strength give each other a nod As they parade themselves publicly until one is done.
Persistence keeps at it like rain on the roof Until strength is so frustrated it gives in to its power. The only way out of its clutches is truth
And that truth may bring have consequence that bring you lower.
One way alone can bring back part of what has been lost Repentance and confession of failure must be made. Even then sin has its consequences and a very high cost Because restoration and recovery have a price to be paid.
Quietly without notice a new persistence is growing Although most may never see the changes that take place, Until we see evidence that one who God has forgiven And strength is again used by one who experiences God’s grace.
“Heavenly Father, I am made to see that even though may have gone a long, long way from Thee, there is forgiveness and a measure of recovery that can be experiences because of Thy continual drawing of a wayfaring person back to Thee, and thank Thee for this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”