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The Story of Samson: A Lesson in Righteousness from God’s Perspective In 2023, while leading a discussion with my students, I felt compelled by the Holy Spirit to explore the story of Samson, a man whose life is often seen through the lens of personal strength, vengeance, and tragic consequences. Yet, the deeper I dove into his story, the more I realized that Samson’s life offers profound insights into the difference between man’s perception of righteousness and God’s perfect understanding of it. In our conversation, we reflected on the theme of righteousness; specifically, how human beings tend to measure it in terms of personal actions and retribution, while God’s perspective is rooted in mercy, grace, and purpose. Samson's Riddle: A Glimpse into God’s Wisdom In Judges 14:14, we find Samson challenging the Philistine guests with a riddle: "Out of the eater came something to eat, And out of the strong came something sweet." At first glance, this riddle appears to be mere...

In 2023, during an ACO executive committee meeting, the Lord spoke a profound word to me: "I have anointed My chosen servant for this nation, and the nation will not choose this servant prior to My revelation. Through a series of events, I will reveal and usher in My appointed leader." I found myself deeply reflecting on this word, wondering, "What does this truly mean?" To fully grasp its depth, I turned to the story of Saul and David. This narrative offered a clear and undeniable revelation of how God chooses His leaders; often contrary to human expectation; and how character plays a crucial role in fulfilling His will. The Demand for a King and the Consequences of Human Choice Israel, in a time of distress and fear, failed to trust their true King, God Himself. Instead of waiting upon His perfect plan, they demanded a king, desiring to be like other nations. They failed to recognize that their sovereignty was already secured under the governance of the Almighty. ...

A Word of Hope for South Africa:  Trusting in God’s Plan for Our Future Last year, in November, we went camping with friends. As we sat and chatted, one of our friends asked everyone what scripture was on their hearts. This question stirred something deep within me. The Holy Spirit repeatedly brought one passage to mind—Ezekiel 34. This passage, a Prophecy Against the Shepherds of Israel, carries a stern warning and a profound message for spiritual leaders, me included. Ezekiel 34: A Call to Shepherds of the Nation Ezekiel 34:1-10 (AMP): "Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel... Woe (judgment is coming) to the [spiritual] shepherds of Israel who have been feeding themselves! Should not the shepherds feed the flock?..." In this scripture, the Lord reprimands the spiritual leaders of a nation, emphasizing that when a nation is in disarray, it often reflects a lack of leaders with true shepherds’ hearts. A true shepherd, as exemplified by David, does not merely se...