“Jephthah made a vow to the Lord” Judges 11:30a
Judges 11 is the story of Jephthah. He was a Judge of Israel who vowed to give whatever came out his door as a Burnt Offering, if God would help Israel in War. When he returns, his daughter is the 1st one out. Do you see the seriousness in today’s reading?
Now what happens to her is not where I want to dwell. Let’s just consider “the Vow”! A Solemn Promise made to God. There is nothing more Serious! It Is Binding!!! If you are married, you have made one. That is what makes Marriage so Special, and why saying “I Do” is more than a Tradition! May we see with Jephthah’s eyes today and be willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for our Marriage’s Success!