There are many theories concerning the "angel of the Lord" (Judges 13:13). I lean more toward the theory that this angel was in some form or way God Himself (Judges 13:22). With Sampson, we see a man whom the Spirit of God is constantly coming upon in power (14:6, 19; 15:14). Now, the Spirit resides in the lives of believers but in OT times, the Spirit was often seen both coming upon and leaving individuals. Samuel was also quite the prankster (15:4-5). Take time today to thank God for His Holy Spirit and the fact that He will never leave or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5).
Luke 6 is part of Jesus's famous Sermon on the Mount. This passage is loaded! I cannot unpack everything in this passage, but I will speak some regarding the subject of judging others (v. 37). Whether it is American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, or a slam dunk contest, our society is consumed with judging. Verse 37 appears to be this generation's verse! This verse does not mean we are not to judge at all. We must still exercise a right judgment concerning all things (John 7:24) and it is we who are believers who are to "judge those inside the church" (I Corinthians 5:12). The standard of all our judgments is God's Word (2 Timothy 3:16).
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