August 20, 2017

Dropped Bindings

“As he approached Lehi, the Philistines came toward him shouting. The Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon him. The ropes on his arms became like charred flax, and the bindings dropped from his hands.”  Judges 15:14

Samson approaches the town of Lehi, whose name means ‘jawbone.’  That is fascinating, given that Samson is about to use a fresh jawbone shortly.  As the Philistines threaten him, Samson experiences the powerful Holy Spirit come upon him.  This supernatural power and strength allows Samson to break free with ease from the two new ropes that had been used to tie him up.

We need the supernatural strengthening of the Holy Spirit in our lives.  We may face situations that feel like ropes binding us, and shackling us.  We have tried everything we could humanly think of to break free and nothing has worked.  As we reach the end of our plans, ideas, and efforts, we run into Jesus.  He reminds us that He has given us who follow Him the Holy Spirit, as our Helper.  It is His Spirit that allows us to state with faith, ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.’  We must remember it is only “through Christ.”  As we call to mind the presence of the Holy Spirit within us and realize we have access to Him and His power, we can call for His help.  He will help us.

Ropes and chains and shackles begin to loosen their grip and some may instantly fall off us as we cooperate with the Holy Spirit.  We are being set free in areas of our lives for the glory of God, and after that, for our benefit.  Oh to know the wondrous working power of His might in our lives!