I will fulfill my vows in the presence of those who worship You (Ps. 22:25).
Years
ago there was a politician who became known as "Piet Promises." He was
given this nickname because he always promised to solve the country's
problems, but never delivered. Many people are like this. It's easy
enough to say that you will do something, but much more difficult to put
your words into action.
God set David, the psalmist, free from
suffering and misery and David wanted to do something big to celebrate
his healing. He would go to the temple and bring an offering to God to
thank Him for His grace and mercy. Words alone were not enough for the
Israelites. You had to praise and thank God with a gift worthy of Him; a
gift that cost you something. When everybody saw David doing this, they
would be satisfied that he gave God the honor and that he fulfilled the
vows he made to God.
At some time or another, all of us make
promises to God. Perhaps you made a vow to love Him dearly, to serve Him
devotedly, to worship Him only, to always put Him first in your life,
to give up your previous sinful life. It is likely that you made these
vows while you were riding the wave of enthusiasm and emotion. How
successful were you in keeping your promises? It is all very well to
promise God these things, but it is much better to make sure all your
plans, vows and dreams lead to positive action.
Every promise God has ever made finds its fulfillment in Jesus.
~ Joni Eareckson Tada ~
Saint James Assembly of Faith
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