In the Lap of Luxury

Author Darlene J. Conard

You would think that after Delilah’s three false alerts, “Sampson the Philistines are upon you,” would trigger a red flag. He instead continued to lay his head in the lap of deception. Continuously she hammered at him. “Where does your strength lay?” (Judges 13-16)

Delilah didn’t withhold from using manipulation. Weary him is what I’ll do” She vexed Sampson’s spirit the bible says unto death. That’s intensive pressure.

Paul and Silas were also vexed; however, the circumstances were different. The two were on their way to the temple to pray. The demonstration of the Holy Ghost flowed. Unbelief wasn’t present. The familiar spirit in the young girl followed them crying out,” These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.” Daily she stayed hot on their trail, provoking them. Paul didn’t waste time to command it to come out of her. (Acts 16:14-17)

Samson was vexed unto death. Paul was grieved. See how this spirit operates? Think of the nature of a python. Gradually it coils its body around the victim until it has complete power. The beast strips every ounce of strength the victim has squeezing life out.

The name Delilah means, Amorous, delight, languishing, temptress

“But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out at the same time.”

“Come.” she petted her slender palms on her lap. Rest your weary head. The softness of her voice made the invitation irresistible. Without further delay he sat beside her then laid his head in her lap. Her velvety fingertips swept over his brow. “I love you. You know that.” With closed eyes he gave a smile. “When you love someone, you tell them everything,” she continued. Her foxlike characteristics is something she used well. I can imagine the story.

Years ago I worked with an individual who seemed nice, caring and always present when I needed help. Things didn’t add up. “You’re being judgmental!” snapped the person I confided in. Instead of speaking another word I prayed about it. That night I dreamt this person turned into a fox. Foxes are sly, sneaky shrewd and shy. In the end everything came out in the open. Those who I confided in saw that God protects and does warn us. Seeking His counsel is so important! Satan doesn’t appear as an evil entity to deceive.

^“And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.” 2 Corinthians 11:14–15

I encourage you whole heartedly to pray and ask God to guide you in every situation. Refuse to allow the enemy to squeeze life out of you. Keep perusing after Him.