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In 2 Corinthians 10:11, Paul tells us that the things that happened to the Old Testament saints were examples for us and that their stories were written for our admonition, instruction and warning. It has been said that “those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” and Paul would have us learn from those who preceded us and not repeat their mistakes.

I was reminded of this during a recent time of prayer. As I prayed, my heart was heavy about the seeming powerless state of the church in the face of the deteriorating condition of the nation and the world.

As I inquired of the Lord as to why the church is so weak and anemic, my attention was drawn to Samson in the Old Testament. I immediately knew there was a God-given lesson from his life for the church today.

The Secret of Samson’s Strength

Samson was consecrated as a Nazirite while in his mother’s womb. “Nazirite” comes from the Hebrew word nazir meaning “consecrated” or “separated.” In regards to Samson, this was a vow that he would live a “separated” life unto God totally dedicated to His purpose.

It is obvious that this consecration was the secret of his power, for when he compromised his consecration by consorting with Delilah and allowing his hair—the outward sign of his consecration—to be cut off, he lost his power.

Is it possible that the loss of consecration is also the reason the North American church is so powerless? Could this be the reason the American church, according to George Barna, is losing adherents and influence faster than any other American institution?

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