Jdg 11:30 “And Jephthah made a vow to the LORD
and said, “If you will give the Ammonites into my hand,”
Jephthah's rash vow brought him unspeakable grief. In the
heat of emotion or personal turmoil it’s easy to make foolish promises to God. Though
exiled at one time Jephthah was now promised by the same men that he could be
their leader if he defeated the Ammonites. This prompted Jephthah to make a vow
to God. Such promises may sound/feel
spiritual when we make them, but they may produce only guilt and frustration
when we are forced to fulfill them. Making spiritual "deals" only
brings disappointment. God does not want promises for the future, but obedience
for today. We must be cautious as not to vow/promise in order to get, but
rather be content in what we have in the Lord and His will. Don’t serve to receive,
but instead serve for what you have already received in Christ Jesus and your
salvation. Let the good God has for you be delivered in His perfect timing, purpose
and will in your life. In the meantime, just serve in thankfulness and
gratefulness for what you do have. Contentment is beautifully illustrated by a
bird sitting on a bare branch and still chirps its song.
Contentment is not by addition but by subtraction; seeking
to add will not bring contentment. Instead, subtraction from your desires until
you’re satisfied only with Christ brings contentment… HSAY
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