How does the story of Samson symbolize the Israelite nation of his time?

God was not only still willing to hear and forgive Samson, but God was still willing to use him in doing His work of deliverance for Israel. It doesn't matter what kind of mistakes you have made. No matter how bad your past is, if you are willing to totally submit your life to your God in Heaven, there is hope for you. But the clock is running. We best learn from the mistakes of Samson rather than repeating them. We can draw encouragement by how in the end he turned out. After all, it isn't how we start the race that counts--though that's important--it is how we finish. If we have life, we can change. Samson became a righteous man and will be raised from the dead in a few years at the return of Christ to this earth. We can join him and the faithful of God. If our merciful and patient God could forgive Samson, redeem his life, and use him mightily, won't he do the same for you and me? He will if we let Him.