Mid Eastern Tales

Mid Eastern Tales Curtis Johnson Long, long ago, along the corridors of history, there lived two judges name Deborah and Samson. They were great and very special people, real and true. These bigger than life personalities were a God send. Judge Deborah and Judge Samson were uncommon and unrelated. Though from the same country, the two were separated by several hundred years. Judge Deborah was strong in spirit and spirituality. She was patient, wise, and forward looking. Deborah was also a warrior and a mighty commanding general of her nation. Before her demise, she had become a model citizen and great patriot. She had become a national hero and also a singer of songs. Judge Samson, on the other hand, was very strong in body. Unfortunately, he was weak in morals and character. He was inconsiderate, selfish, and irresponsible. He was also impulsive, unwise, and shortsighted. In their own way, they both succeeded as leaders. But at a time when his country’s freedom was completely dependent on him, he divulged the secret of his power and was captured. Selfishness blinds us of the needs of others. He was personally disgraced and humiliated. By the time of his death, Judge Samson was blinded and imprisoned. His demise was untimely. However, before his passing, he handed out hundreds of death sentences. He also became world renown and a national hero. 10232016 cj Bible, Judges 4 & 14 PS