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A lesson from Jephthah

 Judges  11:30 And Jephthah vowed a vow unto the LORD, and said, If thou shalt without fail deliver the children of Ammon into mine hands,  11:31 Then it shall be, that whatsoever cometh forth of the doors of my house to meet me, when I return in peace from the children of Ammon, shall surely be the LORD's, and I will offer it up for a burnt offering.

You know one of the times we are so pressured to speak is when we are in seeming desperate need of something. Sometimes, it could be when you want to get something from someone and then you promise "heaven on earth" just to get that thing, this is a dangerous place to be. The story in context here is of a noble man who out of desperation for victory made a wrong wrong vow to God.  He said if God would give him victory in war, he would offer unto the LORD the first thing that comes out of his house on his arrival back, O what foolishness! This was nothing short of a desperate man. Desperation has led many to untimely deaths. Desperation is never a proof of strong desire but a proof of foolishness. Ambitiousness is different from being desperate. A desperate man is susceptible to foolish mistakes. He(Jephthah) would later have to offer his daughter as a sacrifice to God because she was the first "thing" that came out of his house on arrival. Friend, no matter what situation you find yourself in, be a master of your words and decisions. Never be pressured to make reflex  outrageous promises. Be in charge. Stay in charge!!! Have a restful weekend ahead.

(Daily nuggets with Tobi Adebayo)

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