Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day.

Today's shout-out goes to Roger Lemasters from Mt. Carmel, TN. Your commitment through Project23 helps deliver God's Word daily with clarity and conviction. This one's for you.

Our text today is Judges 13:6-14

Then the woman came and told her husband, "A man of God came to me, and his appearance was like the appearance of the angel of God, very awesome. I did not ask him where he was from, and he did not tell me his name, but he said to me, 'Behold, you shall conceive and bear a son. So then drink no wine or strong drink, and eat nothing unclean, for the child shall be a Nazirite to God from the womb to the day of his death.'"

Then Manoah prayed to the Lord and said, "O Lord, please let the man of God whom you sent come again to us and teach us what we are to do with the child who will be born."

And God listened to the voice of Manoah, and the angel of God came again to the woman as she sat in the field. But Manoah her husband was not with her. So the woman ran quickly and told her husband, "Behold, the man who came to me the other day has appeared to me." And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said to him, "Are you the man who spoke to this woman?" And he said, "I am." And Manoah said, "Now when your words come true, what is to be the child's manner of life, and what is his mission?" And the angel of the Lord said to Manoah, "Of all that I said to the woman let her be careful. She may not eat of anything that comes from the vine, neither let her drink wine or strong drink, or eat any unclean thing. All that I commanded her let her observe." — Judges 13:6-14

After hearing the angel's message, Manoah's wife ran to tell him. This was big news—life-changing news for their family and nation. But instead of rushing forward, Manoah did something vital: he prayed. He asked God to send the messenger again, to teach them how to raise the child.

That's powerful leadership. Manoah didn't assume he knew best. He didn't sprint ahead with his own ideas. He stopped. He prayed. And God answered, sending the angel back to confirm the call and lay down clear boundaries for Samson's anointing.

We all face the temptation of rushing ahead of God. We want quick answers. We want control. We want the whole plan mapped out. But rushing often leads to regret. Faith calls us to pause, pray, and wait.

Manoah shows us the better way. He slowed down and sought God's guidance. That's what leaders do. That's what fathers and mothers do. That's what faithful followers of Christ do. They wait for God to speak before they move.

When you rush, you risk missing God's wisdom. But when you pause and pray, you put yourself in a position to receive it. Don't sprint ahead—let the Lord lead step by step.

ASK THIS:

1. Where am I tempted to rush ahead of God right now?
2. Do I pray for clarity—or just act and hope for the best?
3. How would slowing down and seeking Him first change my next decision?

DO THIS:

Before you make your next move, stop. Pray. Ask God for clarity in His Word, and wait for His leading before you take action.

PRAY THIS:

Lord, guard me from rushing ahead of You. Teach me to trust Your timing, listen for Your voice, and move only when You lead. Amen.

PLAY THIS:

"Wait On You."

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In this video, Vince Miller breaks down a 3-step process any man can use to open the Bible, understand it, and apply it—today. No fluff. No confusion. Just a clear path toward transformation.

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Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day.

Today's shout-out goes to Colin Steen from Brendon, SD. Your commitment through Project23 helps deliver God's Word daily with clarity and conviction. This one's for you.

Our text today is Judges 13:4-5

Therefore be careful and drink no wine or strong drink, and eat nothing unclean, for behold, you shall conceive and bear a son. No razor shall come upon his head, for the child shall be a Nazirite to God from the womb, and he shall begin to save Israel from the hand of the Philistines.— Judges 13:4-5

Samson's story didn't start with his strength—it started with his calling. Before he was even born, God marked him as a man of God— a Nazirite. Every detail of his life—what he ate, what he drank, even his haircut—was a daily reminder that he belonged fully to God.

Samson wasn't called to blend in. He was called to stand out. And so are you.

Everything in our world pressures us to blend in. It's easier to laugh at the crude joke than to walk away. It's easier to stay quiet than to speak the truth. It's easier to chase comfort, money, or approval than to live differently for God. Blending in feels safe—but it sidelines us from the very purpose for which God created us.

If you belong to Jesus, you are set apart. You don't need a Nazirite vow to prove it. The cross already marked you. Your life isn't random—it's consecrated. God has chosen you, not to fit in, but to shine in a dark world.

Don't trade your calling for convenience. You are set apart. Live like you belong to Him today. Be a little bolder!

ASK THIS:

1. Do I believe my life is truly set apart for God?
2. Where am I tempted to blend in instead of standing out?
3. How can I reflect God's ownership over me in everyday choices?

DO THIS:

Pick one area where you've been blending in—at work, at home, or in friendships. Today, take one small but bold step to live differently because you belong to God.

PRAY THIS:

Lord, remind me that I am Yours. Give me the courage to stop blending in and the strength to live as one set apart for You. Let my life reflect Your holiness in every area. Amen.

PLAY THIS:

"Set Apart."