God’s Blessing (Judges 13:24–14:4)
God’s Blessing (Judges 13:24–14:4) 6/14/2026
If it is true that we have been saved and become God’s children through His calling and election, then we should certainly enjoy God’s blessings.
There are at least three reasons God desires to bless His children.
First, it is the privilege of being His child. We were not called as slaves but as children (Romans 8:15). A servant may do everything perfectly and still remain a servant. But a child remains a child even when lacking in many ways. Therefore, hold firmly to God’s blessing.
Second, God blesses His children to uphold His own glory. When God’s children live miserably, it reflects upon His honor. Scripture says that He created and saved us for His glory (Isaiah 43:21; Ephesians 1:6).
Third, God wants to use the answers and blessings we receive to save other people and the world. This is God’s heart (John 3:16) and His conclusion (Acts 1:8). Even when their understanding of the gospel was incomplete, Jewish people taught their children to use what they had received to help, serve, and give life to others. (In Hebrew education, the concept of education is”dedication” or “offering.”)
Before we can understand true blessing, we must remove our distorted view of blessing. What is a distorted view? Some focus only on material prosperity and worldly success. This leads to greed, secularism, and corruption.
Others reject material things and focus only on mental or intellectual matters. This was similar to the Gnostic heresy in the early church, which taught that everything physical was evil. As a result, some even drifted into angel worship. Some dismiss the present world entirely and only think about life after death. This can produce extreme end-time movements, cults, and even nihilism (as seen in the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche).
So what is the true blessing of God that we must enjoy? This is the Word we will share today. It is what Scripture calls “every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms in Christ” (Ephesians 1:3). In other words, it is the blessing of fulfilling God’s purpose. This is not a momentary blessing. It is a blessing experienced throughout one’s entire life. Until the day God calls us home, our lives should become evidence of His blessing (as seen in Moses of Deuteronomy 34:7, David of 1 Chronicles 29:28, and Paul of 2 Timothy 4:6-8).
- God’s blessing seen through Samson
1) God blessed Samson, who was born within God’s calling, from childhood (Judges 13:24).
① That is why the spiritual condition of parents when they conceive and the covenant they hold onto is important. Parents must first grasp God’s covenant for themselves before passing it on to their children.
② This is the covenant God gave Abraham. “I will establish my covenant between me and you and your descendants after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your descendants after you” (Genesis 17:7). Parents who hold onto this covenant pass it to their children. This is also the foundation behind infant baptism.
③ What is a covenant? A covenant is God’s promise of His absolute love, absolute plan, absolute blessing, and absolute mission concerning my life and all creation. We must not be shaken regarding this covenant. David’s lifelong confession reflected this truth: “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life” (Psalm 23:6) If the Lord’s “goodness” refers to His gracious love that compassionately cares for us, then His “lovingkindness” is the Hebrew word hesed, which means His unfailing covenant love—a love that never gives up on those with whom He has established His covenant.
Living within this covenant is called the journey of the covenant. Within that journey are the blessings of the bartizan and blessing of guidepost.
2) God guided Samson exactly according to His covenant (Judges 13:25). The same is true today. God has prepared the path we walk. This is reflected in Job’s confession (Job 23:10).
① Do not worry or rely on human methods. If we truly seek God’s kingdom and righteousness, He will provide what we need (Matthew 6:33).
② Do not be anxious about the future. Instead, pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit. God will open the correct doors (Revelation 3:8).
③ God provides the right people at the right time. Whenever necessary for the fulfillment of His will, God sends people to help and guide us. Every person Joseph encountered eventually contributed to God’s plan of bringing him to the palace and saving his generation. His brothers who sold him into slavery, Potiphar, the prison officials, and fellow prisoners were all part of God’s prepared plan.
- There is an important model of growing in God’s blessing in the New Testament. This should be the educational goal of every parent, teacher, and pastor, as well as a prayer topic for anyone who wants to contain God’s blessing.
It is the picture of Jesus in Luke 2:52. There are four characteristics that should be present in every person of God.
1) “Jesus grew in wisdom.” What kind of wisdom is this? It is wisdom from God (Proverbs 2:6) and wisdom from above (James 3:17).
① Blessing of the Holy Spirit governing our hearts and minds. Only then, are we not deceived by Satan. This is God’s wisdom.
② In the midst of problems, God’s purpose becomes visible, and we receive strength to overcome them (2 Corinthians 12:9).
③ Wisdom for fulfilling God’s purpose. Samson’s victory over the Philistines began with such wisdom. He chose a Philistine woman as his wife. Not merely because of personal desire. Scripture says God was using the situation (Judges 14:4). Later, Samson presented a riddle to the Philistines. Through his wife, the Philistines manipulated the situation, but God ultimately used it to strike the Philistines. This was part of God’s wisdom and plan.
2) “Jesus grew in stature.” This refers to health and physical strength given by God. During childhood, parents must provide guidance and example, including healthy habits and discipline. As young people mature, they must learn to manage themselves. Without proper stewardship of health and time, a person may not only struggle with major responsibilities but may face lifelong difficulties.
3) “Jesus grew in favor with God.” God’s love for us does not begin because we first loved Him. He loved us first (1 John 4:10). The important issue is how we respond when God reaches out to us in love.
① Through our worship. This is expressed through worship (the meanings behind the Greek words proskuneo and latreia).
② Through our prayer. Prayer is not merely asking God for things; it is deep fellowship and communication with Him.
③ Through our evangelism and missions. This is serving the world with God’s heart.. It is living for the salvation of others.
4) “Jesus grew in favor with people.”
① When God’s love dwells in us and we experience it personally, it naturally extends to people around us (1 John 4:12). We should begin by restoring gratitude for what we have received through others (parents, friends, church).
② This is how Christ demonstrated this love and fulfilled the Law through it (Romans 13:10).
③ Pray for, help, forgive, and patiently wait for those who are weak, broken, or even oppose you (Ephesians 4:32). Whatever we sow, give, and share will return as an eternal work of God (Galatians 6:7–9).
Conclusion – God desires us to enjoy His true blessings. May we become lifelong witnesses of God’s blessing, demonstrating His wisdom, guidance, favor, and love to the world.