One morning a man was told that two of his friends had or were about to pass away. He had a vision. His dream was of Genesis Chapter 40. He recalled the story of Joseph's interpretation of the dreams of two of Pharaoh's officials: the cup bearer and the baker. The cup bearer and the baker were each awaiting their fate. One (the cup bearer) had a dream of which the interpretation was that he would be restored to his position and reconciled to his king. The other had a dream of which the interpretation was his time was up. He would not be reconciled. He had missed his chance. We trust in the grace and mercy of God and we cling to the hope of salvation for each person we love. If you have not yet been reconciled to the King of Heaven and Earth, what is holding you back? He wants to restore you in your relationship with Him today and He would love to have you in His service for ever.
Covenants are important to the Lord. I am reminded of Samson. Samson was bound by a covenant without an expiry date (Jdgs 13:7) that he did not even willingly enter into (Jdgs 13, Cf. 1 Sam 1, Lk 1, Lev 27.28-29) and he struggled to keep. Samson was not to drink nor was he to defile himself. Samson was however a liar at times (Jdgs 16:7ff) and a killer (Jdgs 14:19). He visited prostitutes (Judges 16:1). He put himself and others ahead of God at times (Jdgs 14:17). Samson disobeyed his vows. Samson transgressed his covenant with God. The Lord did not forsake him though (Jdgs 16:22, Rom 3:3,4). At times Samson did follow the Lord’s direction. At times he experienced the blessings that accompanied his covenant. At times Samson drew on the strength of the Lord and was used greatly by God to accomplish His purposes. At other times Samson sinned. Every time Samson turned to and drew on the strength of the Lord, the Lord delivered him. No matter what Samson did, the Lord did not leav...

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