When Samson lost his new wife, he immediately responded by seeking revenge. Revenge for him was to burn every field of grain, all vineyards and olive groves of those who were the object of his rage. Revenge was not justice, but an act of violence meant to satisfy rage.
In this state, Samson was driven to do what his brain instructed, no matter how destructive. In these moments of rage nothing can dissuade a person to change their mind. Only after the adrenaline subsides is it possible to make a limited analysis of what transpired.
When that moment arrives, fear creates the compulsion to hide, but Psalm 139 explains there is no escaping God's presence. "Where can I go from your Spirit Lord? You know all I do. You’re around me on every side; your powerful arm protects me." What God did to redeem and give us a new beginning and to free us from the bondage of sin, he did out of great love and mercy. Praise God for the love and mercy of Christ Jesus.
God was merciful! We were dead because of our sins, but
God loved us so much that he made us alive with Christ, and God’s wonderful kindness
is what saves you.
~Ephesians 2:4-5 Contemporary English Version
Let us therefore approach the throne of God with
greatest confidence, that we may receive mercy for our failures and grace to
help in the hour of need.
~Hebrews 4:16 Phillips – New Testament in Modern
English
For if you forgive other people their failures, your
Heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you will not forgive other people,
neither will your Father forgive you your failures.
~Matthew 5:14-15 Phillips – New Testament in Modern
English
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