How does God's provision in Judges 15:19 inspire trust in difficult times? Setting the scene in Judges 15:19 “Then God opened the hollow place in Lehi, and water came out of it. Samson drank, his spirit returned, and he revived. Therefore he named it En-hakkore, which is in Lehi to this day.” God’s immediate provision • Samson was exhausted after a fierce battle; without water he would have died despite his great victory. • God “opened the hollow place”—a supernatural act, not a lucky spring. • The water came at the exact moment of need, proving that victory and survival both rest on the Lord, not on human strength. Trust lessons for our own hard places • God sees the need before we voice it (Isaiah 65:24). • He can bring refreshment from the most unlikely source—a hollow place in dry rock (Exodus 17:6). • Physical renewal led to spiritual revival; the same God restores our souls when we are depleted (Psalm 23:3). • Naming the spot En-hakkore (“spring of the caller”) memorialized God’s faithfulness; remembering past provisions fuels present trust (1 Samuel 7:12). Echoes of provision throughout Scripture • Israel’s wilderness wanderings: water from the rock twice (Exodus 17:6; Numbers 20:11). • Elijah under the broom tree: angel-delivered food and water (1 Kings 19:4-8). • Jesus multiplying loaves and fish: meeting physical need to reveal divine care (Matthew 14:13-21). • Promise for believers: “And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19) Practical takeaways for today’s trials • When strength runs out, cry out—God welcomes desperate prayers. • Expect provision that matches the need: water for thirst, wisdom for confusion, peace for anxiety. • Look for “hollow places” God may open—unexpected people, opportunities, or resources. • Mark your En-hakkore moments: journal, testify, or set reminders so future crises meet strengthened faith. Encouragement to lean into God’s faithfulness Samson’s revived spirit shows that the God who gives victory also sustains life in the aftermath. In every dry season, His timely provision invites renewed confidence that no circumstance is beyond His reach or His care. |
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