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Judges 16:24 Β· KJV

"And when the people saw him, they praised their god: for they said, Our god hath delivered into our hands our enemy, and the destroyer of our country, which slew many of us."

King James Version

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Passage Context

22Howbeit the hair of his head began to grow again after he was shaven.
23Then the lords of the Philistines gathered them together for to offer a great sacrifice unto Dagon their god, and to rejoice: for they said, Our god hath delivered Samson our enemy into our hand.
24And when the people saw him, they praised their god: for they said, Our god hath delivered into our hands our enemy, and the destroyer of our country, which slew many of us.
25And it came to pass, when their hearts were merry, that they said, Call for Samson, that he may make us sport. And they called for Samson out of the prison house; and he made them sport: and they set him between the pillars.
26And Samson said unto the lad that held him by the hand, Suffer me that I may feel the pillars whereupon the house standeth, that I may lean upon them.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond when others celebrate your failures?

2

What does it mean for you to trust in God's plan amidst opposition?

3

When have you felt like an underdog in a situation?

Life Application

identity

Remember that your worth is not defined by others' opinions.

faith

Seek God's perspective in moments of defeat.

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