He gives power to the weak
Judges 13–16, Isaiah 40:28-31
“Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord,
The Creator of the ends of the earth,
Neither faints nor is weary.
His understanding is unsearchable.
He gives power to the weak,
And to those who have no might He increases strength.” – Isaiah 40:28-29 (NKJV)
There are moments in life when we feel exhausted, discouraged, and without the strength to move forward. The trials of life, disappointments, and failures can cause us to lose hope. But God has promised to give new strength to the weak.
No matter how broken, lost, or defeated we feel, God’s power to restore and renew is unmatched. The story of Samson in the book of Judges is a powerful testimony of God’s ability to restore and give new purpose, even when everything seems lost. This message is a call to awakening—a call to rise in God’s strength, to reclaim the mission and vision that God has placed in our hearts.
Samson’s story shows both failure and restoration, but above all, it reveals a God who never abandons those who cry out to Him. Here are five tools to hold on to when you feel tired and powerless:
1. Purpose – God has a plan for your life
Samson was not an accident; he was born with a divine purpose. Judges 13:5 says:
“For behold, you shall conceive and bear a son, and no razor shall come upon his head, for the child shall be a Nazirite to God from the womb; and he shall begin to deliver Israel out of the hand of the Philistines.”
Just like Samson, each of us is born with a purpose. Ephesians 2:10 reminds us:
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.”
Samson was called by God even before he was born. His life had meaning, but when he started living on his own terms, he lost sight of his purpose.
When we grow weary, we can easily feel that what we do doesn’t matter. But God has a plan for your life, even when you can’t see it. He created you for something greater than you can understand.
You are not here by accident. You are here to be a light, a vessel through which God’s kingdom spreads. Your purpose does not disappear, even when you feel weak.
2. Intimacy – Strength is found in God
Samson’s strength was not in his hair, but in the covenant it symbolized. His Nazirite vow represented his devotion and intimacy with God. It wasn’t the hair itself that gave him strength, but his covenant with God. His long hair was an outward sign of an inward commitment.
John 15:5 says:
“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.”
When we are tired and weary, it’s easy to withdraw from God. But the truth is, we need Him more than ever in those moments. In God’s presence, there is strength, comfort, and renewal. Our strength lies in our intimacy with God. When we remain close to Him, we walk in power and authority.
3. Vision – God wants to give you new hope
When Samson gave in to temptation, he lost not only his strength but also his vision. Judges 16:21says:
“Then the Philistines took him and put out his eyes.”
The enemy’s strategy is to rob us of our vision. Without vision, we lose direction, purpose, and hope. Proverbs 29:18 says:
“Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint.”
When we are weary, we can lose sight of our vision and hope. We see only the problems, the failures, and the burdens that weigh us down. But God wants to open our eyes to see that He still has a future for us. God has more for you, even when you don’t see it right now.
4. Fellowship– You need others
In his final moments, Samson needed someone to guide him. Judges 16:26 says:
“Then Samson said to the lad who held him by the hand, ‘Let me feel the pillars which support the temple, so that I can lean on them.’”
We need each other on this journey of faith. Galatians 6:2 encourages us:
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
We are called to serve one another, to lift one another up, and to guide each other back to a place of strength. Who is holding your hand, and whose hand are you holding? The church must be a place of support, love, and restoration.
When we are tired, it is easy to isolate ourselves. But we are not created to carry burdens alone. We need people who will lift us up, pray for us, and remind us of God’s promises. Isolation weakens us, but community strengthens us.
5. Restoration – God gives new strength after failure
Samson’s hair began to grow again (Judges 16:22). This was a sign of God’s grace and restoration. In his final moment, Samson prayed:
“O Lord God, remember me, I pray! Strengthen me, I pray, just this once, O God, that I may with one blow take vengeance on the Philistines for my two eyes!” (Judges 16:28).
No matter how far you have fallen, God can renew you. Lamentations 3:22-24 says:
“Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. ‘The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘Therefore I hope in Him!’”
Samson fell deeply. He lost his strength, his sight, and his freedom. But when he cried out to God one last time, God answered and restored his strength.
Maybe you have made mistakes, maybe you feel like a failure or hopeless. But God is a God of restoration. He gives power to the weak and strength to the weary. It is never too late to turn to God and receive new strength.
Your failure is not the final word. God’s grace is sufficient. He can restore your strength, your vision, and your purpose. He can make all things new.
If you feel tired, like you’ve failed, or that you’ve lost your passion for God, there is hope. God is a God of restoration. He can give you new strength and a fresh start in your calling.
When your strength fails and hope feels far away, remember these five tools:
1. Purpose – God has a plan for you.
2. Intimacy – Strength is found in God.
3. Vision – God wants to give you new hope.
4. Fellowship – You need others.
5. Restoration – God gives new strength, even after failure.
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