TRUE JUSTICE

 

Dan will provide justice for his people as one of the tribes of Israel.  The name Dan actually means judge.  So here is Jacob telling Dan that he would have a descendant who would judge the people with justice.  Here we have Jacob looking into the future and seeing Dan’s most celebrated judge, Samson.  Who, we will talk in a moment.  Dan was the second largest of the tribes next to Judah.  It has two enclaves one that was situated in the north by modern day Haifa and Joppa right by Mount Carmel and another right next to Philistia.  They came with 26,500 men to make David king and they were experts in war.  Simon the Sorcerer of Acts fame claimed to be a Danite and Simon the Magician as well.  This is significant because Dan is left out of the list of tribes of Israel in Revelation because of it was one of the two locations for the golden calves the Jeroboam set up.  Dan was also known as an enclave later for occult practices.  Little lesson here, we need to pray for our children and their descendants because even the most godly families can start out good and end up shipwreck.  In fact the devil loves to destroy godly families.  The Ethiopian Jews claim to be from the tribe of San when they were dispersed during the time of the Assyrian captivity. 

 

Dan will be a snake by the roadside, a viper along the path, that bites the horse’s heel, so that its rider tumbles backward. 

 

This describes Samson to a tee.  So let’s look at a moment for a moment. 

 

Samson – Little Sun - Judges 13-16

 

-  Has a life of contrasts.  His birth was announced by The Angel of the Lord...  One of the rare     

    Supernatural encounters in judges.    The angel announces his birth, lifestyle, mission and

    Calling.  He interacts with Samson’s parents and touches their lives.  Jud 13:1-23

-  Samson is a Nazarite.  Not allowed to drink win or cut his hair.  Totally given to God. 

    His mission was to save Israel from Philistia. Jud 14:5

-  Samson loved Philistine women.  This would be the means to attack Philistia and his downfall.

    Jud 14:14-16

-  Killed a lion, told a riddle, and killed 30 Philistines to keep his promise.  Jud 14

-  Could not put up with women whining.  His wife, a prostitute and Delilah would destroy him. 

    Jud 14&16

-  Could not control his carnal appetites.  Jud 14 & 16

-  Was a man of vengeance and anger.  Killed 30 Philistines over a riddle, burned Philistines fields,

    Killed 1000 men with a jawbone of donkey,   Jud 14:20-15:17

-   Had great strength when the Spirit of the Lord was upon him.  Jud 14-16

-  Was a judged for 20 years.

-  A deceitful Philistine woman named Delilah would trick him into revealing his strength.  She

    Cut his hair, he lost his eyes and strength.  Jud 16:4-21

-  Learned painful lesson, allowed to end his life by destroying Philistine temple, himself and

    3000 Philistines.  Jud 16:23-31

-  As a life of contrasts, he was separated as a Nazarite.  Jud 13:5, 16:17

   Yet associated with evil people.  Jud 14:1-3      

-  Spiritual at times, Jud 13:35, 15:14

   Yet gave into his carnal lusts.  Jud 16:1-4

-  Childish in his plan.  Jud 15:4

    Yet courageous in battle.  Jud 15:11-14

-  Mighty in physical strength.  Jug 16:3, 9, 12, & 14

    Weak in resisting temptation.  Jud 16:15-17

-  His end was sad because of these contrasts.  Jud 16:30

 

Samson life reflects what happened to Dan.  His people were noble, godly, experts in warfare but then fell into idol worship, sorcery and eventually into oblivion.  Great many lessons to learn here for there is no guarantee.  That is why we must stay close to the Lord, read our bibles, pray, go to the house of the Lord, stay, accountable and transparent.  You make choices to be godly.  Make those choices every moment.

 

I look for your deliverance, Lord.

 

     Jacob then closes his prophecy or address to Dan by saying, Lord I look to you for deliverance.  He is praying for Dan.  Dan you will need deliverance.  God protect Dan, keep him, don’t let him fall.  So as I close I want to give you some things you can pray over your children. 

 

Pray for faith that they would serve the Lord.

Pray for health and healing in every area of life and

Pray for friendships who would be godly and a positive influence

Pray for a future they would live in the plan of God and find if God’s will a godly spouse.

Pray for character that they would be righteous, godly, honest, truthful, faithful, obedient to God, transparent, accountable and honorable.

Pray for safety.  We all know how children and adults love to talk chances.

Pray for joy and peace in their lives and how they would be peacemakers in the lives of others.

Pray for their desire for the things that matter.  They would make right choices and be people of integrity.