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A Carrot on a Stick

Posted by Dion Todd November 26th, 2024 1,040 Views 23 Comments

Samson went down to Timnah, and saw a woman in Timnah of the daughters of the Philistines. He came up, and told his father and his mother, saying, "I have seen a woman in Timnah of the daughters of the Philistines. Now therefore get her for me as my wife." Then his father and his mother said to him, "Isn't there a woman among your brothers' daughters, or among all my people, that you go to take a wife of the uncircumcised Philistines?" Samson said to his father, "Get her for me, for she pleases me well." But his father and his mother didn't know that it was of Yahweh; for he sought an occasion against the Philistines. Judges 14:3-4 WEB.

Samson, who was a Hebrew, wanted to marry a Philistine. It upset his parents terribly, for the Philistines were enemies of Israel. "What on earth is wrong with him?" his parents must have thought. Yet, the desire was given to Samson by the Lord. The "She pleases me well" that Samson felt for her came directly from the Lord.

A horse can be led by a carrot on a stick. So was Samson. Samson's destiny was down this path, and he was drawn to it. His parents didn't understand his desire, or his decision, because it wasn't their calling. It was his alone. Though Samson thought he was following his own path and making his own decisions, the Lord was leading him into his destiny.

When I was growing up, I had such a strong desire to work with computers. Though I grew up on a farm, and we didn't own one. They were extremely expensive then. It seemed so impossible that I didn't even pray about it. Also, no one I knew even shared an interest in them.

Yet, that desire never left, and eventually, I began to gather computer parts here and there. Though we lived in the country, these parts found their way to me. I managed to obtain a motherboard, some memory, a floppy drive, and a power supply. I had no case for it, so I assembled my first computer and housed it inside a cardboard box. I cut a slot in the front for floppy disks and drew some outlines on it with a magic marker. At the start, it was only a flashing cursor where you could type commands, but I was so fascinated by it. I spent all my free time trying to upgrade it.

Fast forward twenty years, and I find myself spreading the gospel over the Internet, using computer systems that we built. It was no accident, for I was led here for such a time as this. When I was young, the Lord told me that I would be in ministry one day, but His ways are not our ways. The technology was not even available then, yet He was preparing me the whole time. We are witnessing the beginning of a new era of ministry.

The nagging desire you have that will not go away may very well be from the Lord. One day it may be used for His purpose in a more distinct way. He respects our free will, yet He will often lead us with something we desire, just as He did with Samson. Like us, you may one day look back and find that what you considered a hobby came directly from Him.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for guiding my steps. Please lead me into all that You have for me and help me see past the parts that I don't understand. Fulfill Your will in my life and put me where You want me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

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Post from Sherry Mccosh

Sherry Mccosh commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Carrot on a Stick

1 week ago


Heavenly Father, I thank You for guiding my steps. Please lead me into all that You have for me and help me see past the parts that I don't understand. Fulfill Your will in my life and put me where You want me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!Thank you for this devotion today!! Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow everyone!!!



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Comment from Sylvia Todd

1 week ago

Happy Thanksgiving, Sherry πŸ¦ƒ!



Post from Wesley Paulus

Wesley Paulus commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Carrot on a Stick

1 week ago


Amen!




Post from Celeste Strenn

Celeste Strenn commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Carrot on a Stick

1 week ago


AmenπŸ’–




Post from Shara Abel

Shara Abel commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Carrot on a Stick

1 week ago


Lead me Lord, to where you want me to be. You know what is in my heart and what will be the best use of the skills and talents you have given me. You have never led me wrong and even when I fell away from your direction or plan A you have gently guided me back. Thank you Lord for your love and faithfulness.



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Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

1 week ago

AMEN πŸ™


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Comment from Schalk de Beer

1 week ago

Amen βœοΈπŸ›



Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

1 week ago


Amen and Amen!!!
The Lord works in mysterious ways as we see in the life of Samson, as he looked to the other side of the fence looking for a wife, instead of staying with his own people and kindred - but then again God meant it for good, and He had His own reason and plan for Samson! He guides our steps as long as we let Him!!!




Post from Narciso Salas

Narciso Salas commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Carrot on a Stick

1 week ago


Hallelujah, Amen!




Post from Schalk de Beer

Schalk de Beer commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Carrot on a Stick

1 week ago


Yes Abba Father, I pray this in Jesus's name, amen.




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Marisa Jackson commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Carrot on a Stick

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Post from Scott Riegelmann

1 week ago


Amen




Post from Theresa Bright

Theresa Bright commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Carrot on a Stick

1 week ago


Amen. Lord guide me to all things that you want in me. In Jesus name. Thank you Lord.




Post from Bella Colliander

1 week ago


AmenπŸ•ŠοΈ




Post from Wanda Pennington

1 week ago


Yes Lord Jesus, Amen πŸ™




Post from Kevin J. Eck

Kevin J. Eck commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Carrot on a Stick

1 week ago


Heavenly Father, I trust that you are guiding my life. Give me the strength and Peace as I journey down this path of life that you have for me. I want to enjoy the fruits of my labor and the Love of my family and friends! In the name of Jesus, Amen!




Post from Candy Laventure

1 week ago


Amen!




Post from Mark Williams

Mark Williams commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Carrot on a Stick

1 week ago


Amen.




Post from Debi Burton

Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Carrot on a Stick

1 week ago


Heavenly Father, I thank You for guiding my steps. Please lead me into all that You have for me and help me see past the parts that I don't understand. Fulfill Your will in my life and put me where You want me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❀️🀟🏻




Post from Deborah Blackshear

1 week ago


Amen β™₯️




Post from Elena Vasquez

Elena Vasquez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Carrot on a Stick

1 week ago


Amen




Post from Gloria Nebarez

Gloria Nebarez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Carrot on a Stick

1 week ago


Amen




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Brenda F commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Carrot on a Stick

1 week ago


Amen




Post from Dana Rozell

Dana Rozell commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Carrot on a Stick

1 week ago


Amen!




Post from Kay Collinsworth

1 week ago


Amen






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