A judge is a leader who combines the functions of a prophet and a judge.

A judge is a leader who also serves as a prophet or judge.

...Before the birth of the mighty Samson...an angel of God appeared to his father, Manoah, and his mother...and told them, "You will conceive and give birth to a son."
Manoah then asked, "What is your name?"
The angel of the Lord replied, "Why do you ask my name? It is a wonder."
...God does wonders!

...In biblical times...a name represents a person's essence or true nature.

...When we "praise the name of God," we are praising God's essence.
And that essence is..."wonderful" 😱.

He is someone who far surpasses human expectations.

Don't you think it's also a wonder that you were able to believe in Jesus? 🤔❓️
...There are people far more virtuous than me...and people with greater character!

However, the Bible clearly states that God... and no one else... chose you!
He chose the one who was furthest from heaven... 😭
...Isn't that truly amazing?
...That the Creator of heaven and earth loves you!
...That He had a plan for the baby Manoah would be born with to play a great role.
...The Lord also has a great plan for you!

Shalom 😃

This page archives a Morning Word message shared by Pastor Peter Sunagawa on LINE. The English prose is a translation of the Japanese source message. For Scripture wording, use the BSB link above.