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Steeped in the Word
December 14, 2025 – 12/14/2025
12 – Perfect Government
14 – Generational Promises & The Fear of The Lord
Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy;
without holiness no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14 NIV
Living the Legacy
Samson was an amazing human being. Anointed by God as a warrior whose destiny was to wipe out the evil Philistines and free the Hebrews from slavery, he was given supernatural strength and speed. He is even listed in the Hebrews 11 Faith Hall of Fame. Now, you may have heard it preached that he finished well. A lot of people believe that because of how he died.
This is how the Bible puts it:
“Samson said, “Let me die with the Philistines!” Then he pushed with all his might, and down came the temple on the rulers and all the people in it. Thus, he killed many more when he died than while he lived.” Judges 16:30
It’s never a good thing when your nation is better off with you dead. Samson was out of control. He was so out of tune with his great purpose, so stuck on himself, that his last prayer mentions “me,” “I” and “mine” no less than seven times.
Then Samson called to the Lord, saying, “O Lord God, remember me, I pray! Strengthen me, I pray, just this once, O God, that I may with one blow take vengeance on the Philistines for my two eyes!” Judges 16:28
Yes, a bad ending tends to ruin a good movie. It definitely ruins a legacy, especially when his was a life anointed by the Lord. To finish well, you must walk out your destiny. You cannot leave that unfinished, and Samson did. Even the Angel of the Lord, announcing Samson’s miraculous birth, knew he would do great things, but lose focus and twist off.
“… for the child shall be called a Nazarite to God from the womb; and he shall begin to deliver Israel out of the hand of the Philistines.” Judges 13:5
Samson did not vanquish the enemy. It took 400 years of additional slavery to these monsters before a redheaded son of a sheep farmer named David finished the task. Because he was a man of destiny, David left his son, Solomon, 40 years of peace and paved the way for the actual Prince of Peace.
Are you a peacemaker? Do you bring Jesus into ugly situations and shine light into darkness? If you do, don’t just do it for a season. Be like David. Finish well.
Grounded in Faith
Declare!
I love the Lord, and I love the things He loves and hate the things He hates. Holy Spirit, fill me up so I can shine light into any dark place on my path for all the days God gives me. It is a joy and honor to be a child of the Living God and serve Him well.
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Pray a-Latte
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.”
Philippians 4:6 NLT
Monthly Prayer Points
- Christmas Celebrations – Fresh revelation of the gift of Jesus
- SPARK Worldwide – Mexico Mission Trip and Christmas Crew toy sponsorship for local children
- The Counter – equipping believers to live with eyes wide open and hearts fully surrendered to King Jesus
- Thanksgiving Holiday Gatherings – Strengthen & Unite Families
- New Year’s Eve Celebrations – Reflection on God’s goodness this year and determination to seek Him in all things in 2026
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