Vow

Confident The Lord Will Protect

John Phillips in his book “Exploring the Psalms” says, “The path to the throne was not an easy one for David. He was in God’s school and God gives stiff exams. He does not grade on the curve. He put those He intends to exalt to the sternest of tests. David’s experi …

Jephthah’s Vow to the Lord

Jephthah wanted victory over the Ammonites so badly that he made a foolish vow to God (vv. 29-31). If God would permit him to triumph over Ammon, he would offer up as a sacrifice the first thing that walked through the door of his house to meet him after the battle. The Spirit of the Lord …

IllustrationLincoln Promised His Mother to Never Drink Wine

While a member of Congress, Abraham Lincoln was once criticized by a friend for his seeming rudeness in declining to test the rare wines provided by their host. The friend said to him: “There is certainly no danger of a man of your years and habits becoming addicted to the u …

IllustrationGod Was And Is in Charge

An old country preacher was challenged by a highly educated agnostic. The skeptic asked, “Why do you Christians constantly claim assurance of victory in the battle of eternity?” The old preacher replied: “Well, Son, it says in the beginning of my Bible that God was …

IllustrationA groom who paid to get the wedding vows changed

I recently heard of a wedding where the groom pulled the pastor aside and made him an offer. He said “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to me and the part …