Christian Living
A rash promise is a hasty, reckless or indiscreet commitment to do something for someone else. A rash promise becomes a vow when it is made under oath.
In order to elaborate on King Herod’s bewilderment at Jesus’s miracles, Mark narrates the story of the beheading of John the Baptist from hindsight.
It would seem that Herod was quietly hoping that by some miracle and to help his conscience heal, John the Baptist was back to life (Mark 6:14-29).
John was beheaded in prison following Herod’s command. Acting against his will and from a point of deep sorrow and regret, Herod ordered for John to be killed in fulfilment of his hasty pledge to Herodias’ daughter.
The young lady’s dance before the king and his guests had pleased the king so much that he hurriedly committed to giving her WHATEVER she asked for; upto half of his Kingdom. Acting on her mother’s advice, the lady asked for John the Baptist’ head on a platter. The king had no choice but to oblige her.
What sort of dance did this lady dance to please a man this much? ?
A promise is a promise and so sadly John was beheaded, buried, while heartless Herodias rejoiced that her self-acclaimed enemy has been eliminated.
Jesus said we should ask for WHATEVER in his name (John 16:23-24).
God doesn’t make rash promises. His Word is His bond.
If a mere man like Herod would kill, and that against his will, just because he had committed to a pledge, how much more can God keep His Word?
Ask for WHATEVER in the name of Jesus. Ask and keep on asking….
“And when that time comes, you will ask nothing of Me [you will need to ask Me no questions]. I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, that My Father will grant you whatever you ask in My Name [as presenting all that I AM]. [Exod. 3:14.] Up to this time you have not asked a [single] thing in My Name [as presenting all that I AM]; but now ask and keep on asking and you will receive, so that your joy (gladness, delight) may be full and complete.”
John 16:23-24 AMPC
