In this week’s message from Judges 13, we step into a story that begins in silence—Israel has been under Philistine rule for 40 years, and there’s no cry for help, no plea for deliverance. But even in the silence, God moves. He shows up to a barren woman with an unexpected promise: a son, set apart for a purpose.
This chapter reminds us that God often meets us right in the middle of our most barren seasons—those places where hope feels distant and prayers feel unanswered. And sometimes, He doesn’t wait for us to cry out; He just comes. Why? Because He’s that faithful.
As you listen, consider: Where are the barren places in your own life? Where have you been relying on yourself instead of waiting on Him? May this story lead you to trust in God’s gracious interruptions—and to respond by setting your life apart for Him in worship and hope.