Do Not Depart from Me Lord

Scripture Judges 16:20 And she said, “The Philistines are upon you, Samson!” So he awoke from his sleep, and said, “I will go out as before, at other times, and shake myself free!” But he did not know that the LORD had departed from him.

Observation: Samson was not the most obedient man. In fact most of the things he did was for himself, but the Lord stood by him because of the vow He made with Samson. It wasn’t until Samson broke his vow with God that God departed from him. Samson never deserved God’s favor any more than I have. God is with me because I have made a vow to proclaim Jesus as my Lord and Savior, a vow I will never break. I may not have super strength, but God has given me gifts and abilities that can be used for His glory.

Application: I haven’t been doing much lately to honor God and bring the lost closer to Him and I need to do so much more with whatever remaining time I have left. I need to plan out what to do and how to use what my Lord has given me for His glory and not mine. I need to draw closer by praying and reading more and do better in utilizing my time for my Lord.

Prayer: Dear father forgive me for the way I waste this precious time you have given me. Guide me Lord to what you want me to do and I know you will give me what I need to accomplish it, even if it takes super strength. I love you Lord use your servant.