February 20...

Judges 16

Samson’s first major weakness was his temper. His second major weakness was his poor choice in companions. This third major weakness was the he started placing himself on the “throne” instead of God – he forgot God.

It was gradual – definitely not intentional. But the sad result was “he did not know that the LORD had left him.” Casting Crowns has a great song describing this exact thing – it is called Slow Fade. You see people don’t crumble in a day – it’s a slow fade.






In the end, Samson’s heart softened towards God and he was restored to Him. Hebrews 11:32 says that Samson was among those who were living by faith when they died. So where are you?
Walking away from God doesn’t happen in a day – or with one decision.
But what you do on any given day or with any given decision can definitely affect what road you are choosing. Are you walking closer to Him – or away from Him?
Do you have an out of control temper? Are you choosing good companions? Are you placing yourself on the “throne”?
Are you in a slow fade?