DAILY TEXT, Thursday, November 20, 2025. The spirit of Jehovah filled him with power (Judges 15:14).

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Thursday, November 20, 2025

The spirit of Jehovah filled him with power (Judges 15:14).

When Samson was born, the Philistines ruled and oppressed the nation of Israel (Judges 13:1). Because they were so cruel, they made the Israelites suffer greatly. Then Jehovah chose Samson to begin “saving Israel out of the hands of the Philistines” (Judges 13:5). Obviously, Samson had to rely on Jehovah.

On one occasion, a large group of Philistine soldiers had gone to Lehi, which was probably in Judah, to capture Samson. The men of Judah were terrified, so they decided to hand Samson over to his enemies. His own Israelite brothers tied him tightly with two new ropes and took him to the Philistines (Judges 15:9-13). But “the spirit of Jehovah filled him with power,” and Samson managed to free himself. Then he “found a donkey’s jawbone that was still fresh,” grabbed it… and with it killed 1,000 Philistines! (Judges 15:14-16).

How did Samson demonstrate that he trusted in Jehovah?

A donkey's jawbone?! Why did Samson use such a strange weapon? Because he knew that what mattered was relying on Jehovah, not the weapon he used. This faithful man used what he had at hand to do Jehovah's will. And, because he relied on him, he was very successful.

What is one lesson we can learn from the story of Samson?

Jehovah will also give us the strength to fulfill any responsibility assigned to us in his organization, even if it seems like an impossible task. His help can come to us in ways that will amaze us. If you rely on Jehovah, you can be sure that he will help you to do his will and give you strength, just as he did with Samson. (Prov. 16:3)

What example demonstrates the importance of seeking Jehovah's guidance?

Many brothers and sisters who assist in our construction projects have shown their trust in Jehovah. In the past, the organization used to design and build most of the Kingdom Halls and other facilities. But in view of the growth of Jehovah’s people, some changes had to be made. The responsible brothers sought Jehovah’s guidance and tried new methods. For example, they began purchasing existing properties and renovating them.

Robert, who in recent years has worked on many construction projects around the world, says: “At first, it wasn’t easy for everyone to accept this new approach. It was very different from what we had been doing for years. But the brothers were willing to adapt, and it became clear that Jehovah was blessing these changes.” This case demonstrates once again that Jehovah is guiding his people to do his will. From time to time, we do well to ask ourselves: “Do I seek Jehovah’s guidance and strive to always be adaptable?”

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