Manoah and his wife (No Name mentioned) were one such old folk whom God made a precious promise which was fulfilled with joy.
In the good book of Judges 13, we have a wonderful story of God’s message coming to Manoah’s wife first, that she will bear a son. Wow! She then told her husband about this encounter. Manoah then prayed for God to revisit him so he too could hear the story firsthand. God granted him this divine favor – What a personal God we serve? He hears, He answers and yes, He judges our hearts’ motives.
Are you thinking that you are too old to accomplish your heart’s desire? God says no! just seek His will and he will give you the desires of your heart and give him all the praise and glory! Yes, Manoah and his wonderful wife became parents for the first time and they named the child Samson. They were given a set of dietary plans and other things not to do. Israel needed a deliverer and God did this miracle to raise up such a leader in Israel.
Manoah, did that which was proper to visitors. He made a meal for the angel, but he said ,”don’t do it for me , but unto the Lord”! He did and as the smoke went up to heaven so did the angel (which was a theophany of Christ). Mrs Manoah was not to take any strong drink or eat any unclean thing during her pregnancy. Why? because this child would be a Nazarite from birth to death.
Todays pregnant women do what they want, smoke pot, drink party and willfully disobey they doctors or midwives to the cost of deformed kids, kids with health issues and even death. Life is to be lived with intention of health, long life, and to walk holy before God.
Where do you stand, too old, too fat, too much gray hair? God can use you anyway He so desires. Remember you are NOT your own you were bought with His precious blood for your salvation. What do you desire to do for many years, but is allowing public opinion, fear, critics even your own hear is telling you, no! Proverbs states< Lean not to your own understanding, but in all your way, turn to God and ask Him for your approval. He will show you and use you no matter what the naysayers say. Believe the God of the world and trust Him explicitly and all will be well. He needs you to help others, to lead your community just like Samson. Will you let Him use you regardless of age, race, gender or financial status? Go for it!
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