How Did the Spirit of the Lord Empower Samson’s Mighty Feats?

Samson’s great acts of strength in the Old Testament weren’t by his own might but by the Spirit of the Lord. He tore apart a full-grown lion, slew thirty Philistines to claim their garments, and then defeated a thousand enemies. What kind of divine power made those victories possible? Could the same Spirit explain how groups like Boko Haram gain deadly influence when they receive external support? How do we distinguish Holy empowerment from other sources of violence?

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