The story of Samson reads like pure fiction, with incredible drama, twisted relationships, and plenty of action. He was deeply flawed and troubled – but aren’t we all? He lived in an environment where his promise to God made him an outsider – sound familiar? He made plenty of mistakes. He was prideful and arrogant, trusted the wrong people, put himself in bad situations, and made terrible choices.
Truth can be more fantastic than fiction. In the end, the Bible lists Samson among the great heroes of faith, along with King David and the prophet Samuel. Through Samson, God once again shows us that even in our weakness, He can make us strong.
