Samson's Nazirite vow was different to the ordinary one - his mother had to keep it. She was to be different until she gave birth to him and then he was to be seen as separate.
Manoah sought guidance as to how to bring up the child. We can learn from looking to God in the bringing up of our children.
Manoah & his wife lived a life of faith. They looked to God and were willing to be subject to Him in the way that lived. His wife clearly understood the things of God more clearly than Manoah.
Samson was a man of contrasts - given to God, but enticed by sin. Devoted, but fixated. He lived a life that was not entirely given over to God and His ways. As a result, he sadly plunged into demise. We must remember to give of ourselves wholeheartedly without compromise to God.
We must remember that God's work done in God's way will never lack His supply. He will provide at just the right time.
Sin is foolish and will always lead to disastrous consequences. God will always be merciful to those who cast themselves on Him.
God allowed Samson to live the way he did to ultimately bring glory to God. We are hopelessly weak and need God to overrule in every way.
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