The Judges
What weapon did Samson use to strike down a thousand Philistines?
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The Answer
At Lehi, Samson found the fresh jawbone of a donkey and used it to strike down a thousand Philistines. The other options belong to other biblical heroes — Shamgar used an ox goad, David a sling and stone, and Jael a tent peg. Samson's strength came from the Spirit of the Lord, tied to his Nazirite vow.
"Finding a fresh jawbone of a donkey, he grabbed it and struck down a thousand men."
— Judges 15:15
Today's Devotion
✦Notice what God used at Lehi: not a forged sword or a trained army, but a bone lying in a field — the least promising object in sight, picked up by an imperfect man.
Scripture keeps this pattern up on purpose. A shepherd's sling. A boy's lunch. A manger. God delights in unimpressive instruments because they keep the glory where it belongs.
You may feel like an unlikely tool today — under-qualified, overlooked, or too flawed. Samson was all three. Availability, not polish, is what God asks for. Put what is in your hand at His disposal.
Pause & Reflect
✦Take a quiet moment before you go. Your reflection is saved to your profile so you can look back on your journey.
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