So Delilah said to Samson, ‘Tell me the secret of your great strength and how you can be tied up and subdued.’”
(Judges 16:6)

"The Strength Within: Guarding What God Has Given"

Judges 16:6 introduces a turning point in the story of Samson and Delilah. Delilah, attempting to uncover the secret of Samson’s great strength, begins a dangerous game of manipulation. Her question is simple, but its implications are profound: “Tell me the secret of your great strength.” This verse reminds us that our strength, like Samson’s, comes from God—and that we must be careful whom we trust and how we guard the gifts God has placed in us.

Meditation

“So Delilah said to Samson, ‘Tell me the secret of your great strength and how you can be tied up and subdued.’”
(Judges 16:6)

This bible verse captures a moment charged with tension, temptation, and spiritual insight. Delilah’s question seems innocent, even playful—but it is rooted in deception. Her goal was not to celebrate Samson’s strength but to find a way to destroy it.

Samson’s physical strength was legendary, but his spiritual discernment was weak . He knew the source of his power—his dedication to God symbolized by his Nazirite vow—but he toyed with danger by staying in a place where he was spiritually vulnerable.

1. Your Strength Comes from God, Not Yourself

Samson’s strength wasn’t from his hair—it was from God. His hair was simply an outward sign of a deeper spiritual commitment. The same is true for us: our strength doesn’t come from talent, intelligence, or charm—it comes from being connected to God.

• Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

• Isaiah 40:29 – “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”

When we abide in God, we tap into strength that is not our own.

2. Be Careful Who You Trust with Your Heart

Delilah wasn’t seeking to protect Samson—she sought to betray him. Her question was part of a plan to hand him over to his enemies. Sadly, Samson ignored multiple warning signs and allowed her closer and closer to the truth.

• Proverbs 4:23 – “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

• Matthew 10:16 – “Be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.”

Trust is sacred. We must be discerning about who we allow into the deepest parts of our lives and be wise with the secrets of our soul.

3. Don't Compromise the Calling on Your Life

Samson was set apart by God for a purpose. Yet, in this moment, he allowed emotional attachment and temptation to blur his boundaries. He became careless with the very thing God had entrusted to him.

How often do we compromise what God has called us to protect? When we trade our spiritual discipline for comfort or approval, we risk weakening the strength God has given us.

• Romans 12:2 – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

• Galatians 5:1 – “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”

Stay alert. The enemy wants access to the source of your strength—not to admire it, but to take it down.

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Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for being the source of my strength. Forgive me for the times I’ve taken that strength for granted or let my guard down. Help me to walk in discernment and wisdom, guarding my heart and honoring the calling You’ve placed on my life.

Give me clarity to recognize dangerous influences, and courage to walk away from compromise. Strengthen my spirit to stand firm in truth and purity. May I always remember that my strength is not in outward signs but in Your Spirit within me.

I choose today to align myself fully with You. Lead me, protect me, and empower me to fulfill Your purpose.

In Jesus' name,
Amen.