THEOSISAmbrose of Milan
Why should I recount everything through a single example? Samson, born of a divine promise, possessed the Spirit within him consistently throughout his journey. As it is written, "And the child grew, and the Lord blessed him." The Spirit of the Lord began to act within him while he was in the camp of Dan. Foreseeing the future plan, he requested a wife from a foreign land, of whom, as scripture notes, neither parent knew, because it was part of God’s design. Rightfully, he was seen as stronger than his peers, led by the Spirit of the Lord, and under this divine guidance, he alone made foreign nations tremble. On another occasion, he exhibited his unparalleled strength, tearing apart a lion with his bare hands, beyond the capability of the lion’s bite.
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Oh, if only Samson had been more diligent in maintaining that grace, how vigorously he could have contended with that beast!
It has been noted that the Lord blessed him and that the Spirit of the Lord was with him. Additionally, it is stated that the Spirit of the Lord descended upon him. He also declared, "If I shave my hair, my strength shall depart from me" (Judges 16:17). After being shorn, observe the words of Scripture: "The Lord departed from him" (Judg. 16:20). It is clear that the One who was once with him has now abandoned him. Thus, the Lord is synonymous with the Spirit of the Lord, just as the apostle conveys, "The Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty" (2 Cor. 3:17).