Sunday Devotion (11. 01. 2026) – In Times of Weakness

When temptation comes, run to God for strength to make the right choice.

Judges 16:1-31

Unless weaknesses are addressed, they have potential to cause trouble in our life. Vulnerabilities can either drive us closer to God or blind us to His love, as two Old Testament stories demonstrate.

Joseph and Samson faced similar temptations but responded differently. Day after day, Potiphar’s wife tried to entice Joseph, yet he rejected her advances (Genesis 39:7-9). He endured hardship for his choice, but in the end, God’s servant received immeasurable blessings. Samson, on the other hand, willingly gave in to Delilah (Judg. 16:15-17) and experienced something very different.

Samson had been consecrated to God, and the Holy Spirit was moving in his life (Judges 13:24-25). Nevertheless, he chose the path of self-indulgence. Because Samson rationalized his weakness, it soon began to dominate his life. He exchanged God’s blessing and supernatural strength for earthly pleasures.

When we face temptation, we can respond as Joseph did, or we can pursue a course similar to Samson’s. The choice is up to us. In times of weakness, it is essential for us to depend on God, obey Him, and seek the strength to make good decisions—ones that honor God and draw us closer to Him.

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