If you remember the story, Samson fell in love again. This time it was with a woman of the valley of Sorek (a place on the border of Judah and Philistia). Due to some of the things that Samson had done to the Philistines in the past (like tying and releasing in the Philistines grain 300 foxes together with lighted torches attached to their tails, and killing 30 men to give their clothes and possessions to others, and killing 1000 men with the jawbone of a donkey), the Philistine leaders were very interested in getting back at Samson.
They came to Delilah and promised to give her a lot of silver if she would find out the secret of Samson's great strength. She agreed and asked Sampson. He begin by making up stories that if he were to be tied with new rope or have his hair braided into the fabric then he would be weak like anyone else.
What I found interesting was Delilah's responses when she found out that what he said wasn't true:
Judges 16:10 Then Delilah said to Samson, "You have made a fool of me; you lied to me.From her very human response, we can see that a good relationship must include telling the truth, not making the other person look like a fool and confiding in each other.
Judges 16: 15 Then she said to him, "How can you say, 'I love you,' when you won't confide in me?
These are not earth-shattering revelations, but just something I noticed this morning. I think these things are applicable in any relationship, but are crucial in a good marriage.
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All of this doesn't completely apply but it's a new song on the radio and boy, does it make me think of you and John and the day to come.
I'm so happy for you, Miriam
Your sister, Maria
"Love is a Beautiful Thing"
Sung by: Phil Vassar
Looks like everybody's here.
Had to put some folding chairs
in the vestibule.
Yeah, it's gettin' full.
Even old Aunt Ruby came,
her first time on an airplane,
it's her sister's girl,
she wouldn't miss it for the world.
And all them kids jumpin in the pews,
And Mr. Charlie in his lime green suit
is a handsome man.
remarks Widow Calahan.
Uncle Joe and Uncle Jake
haven't spoken since '98,
just said hello.
It's a good day to let it go.
So let the angels gather,
let the music play.
Let the preacher get to preachin
all the 'do you takes?'
Love is a beautiful thing.
Throw the rice in the air,
let the church bells ring.
Tie the cans to the back of that limousine.
Love is a beautiful thing.
Daddy's waitin with the bride.
As she helps him with his tie
she sees a tear.
He says, 'Man it's hot in here.'
He hugs his little girl and asks,
'How did you grow up so fast?
God I wish your mama could be here for this.
And everybody stands and smiles
as she comes walkin down the aisle
in her mama's gown.
And daddy breaks on down.
Gran and Gramps in the second row,
stood right there 50 years ago
and said their vows.
Yeah, I guess it's working out.
So let the angels gather,
let the music play.
Let the preacher get to preachin
all the 'do you takes?'
Love is a beautiful thing.
Throw the rice in the air,
let the church bells ring.
Tie the cans to the back of that limousine.
Love is a beautiful thing.
A little table full of gifts,
catering this covered dish.
And the wedding band,
well, it's on her hand.
Tommy's teasin Laura Lee,
he pushed her down and made her cry.
And neither one knows,
that day will come,
When the angels gather,
and let the music play.
And the preacher get to preachin'
all the 'do you takes?'
Love is a beautiful thing.
Throw the rice in the air,
let the church bells ring.
Tie the cans to the back of that limousine.
Love...
Two people in love
Is a beautiful thing.
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