The tragedy of Samson's wasted potential concludes with the strong man finally recognizing God as the source of his strength in an act that makes him a surprise entry into the "Hall of Faith".

In Judges 15, we find the cycle of revenge escalate between Samson and the Philistines.

The Old Testament Nazirite vow still holds insight into how Christians today can live lives visibly set apart to God.

A weeklong wedding celebration involving an arrogant husband, a nagging wife, a foolish bet, and thirty people killed - and still God's plans were being fulfilled.

Though his birth and childhood experienced particular divine attention, we soon see the character flaws appear in the life of Samson and his disregard for his nazirite vows. Still, God has plans to work through his poor decisions.

As Gideon grows in his trust of God and empowered by the Spirit, he leads the Israelites into a battle they cannot win unless God steps in.

Hiding in a winepress, we see the first steps of obedience by Gideon as he becomes a "mighty hero".

Even with all the support actors in Judges 4 of Deborah, Barak, Sisera, Jael, and others, it is the will and actions of God that brings victory over Israel's enemy.

Starting a series through Judges, we find the left-handed Ehud whose potential disability or perceived weakness is the very thing that is used to accomplish God's purposes.

We often associate God's blessing with increase—more resources, more opportunities, more strength. But sometimes, God does the unexpected. He subtracts when we think He should add. He weakens when we believe strength is needed. He closes doors we were certain He was opening. And in those seasons of reduction, God invites us to trust—not in our numbers, abilities, or strategies—but in His sovereignty.