Samson is among those whose birth was foretold by an angel. People like Isaac, John the Baptist and Jesus. Good company.
I'm intrigued by what the angel says when Samson's father, Manoah, asks his name.
"He [the angel of the Lord] replied, 'Why do you ask my name? It is beyond understanding?'" Judges 13:18
What does he mean by that exactly? That we haven't grasped the angelic tongue? That it's something like Ooniemme, Galgaliel or Soqed Hozi? Is it the pronunciation that's beyond understanding? Or is it the power found in the name of this angel? Some think that whenever "the angel of the Lord" appears it is Christ or God's presence in angelic form. It would certainly make sense that Jesus is the name beyond understanding. I wonder.
One thing that I pray for: That everyone would be saved and I do mean everyone. And, after that, three things more: I pray for...a vision...a word from the Lord...a visitation by the angel of the Lord.
It's a presumptuous prayer. Lord knows. But I believe He can and does say yes.
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