Do not rash to vow

Monday 13 December 2010 1Samuel 14:24-35
When a leader leads in obedience to God, he avoids a lot of grievious mistake. Saul had to seek other means to gain God's favour because he hurried away from divine instructions (vv.18-19). The Israelites army is a good example of obedient people. What did they do or did not do (v.24-26)? How obedient are to your elders in the church, parents in the house, teaches in the school or at your work place? (Eph 6:1). What happen to Jonathan is a warning to us fathers not to make rash oaths. Jonathan ate not in disobedience. He was not awere of his father's oaths. However, to openly criticize your father like Jonathan did (v.29) is not good example to follow, more importantly because Saul as a leader  had good intention.

Prayer for the day: Lord Jesus may my good intention to serve and please you nerver bring negative impact on your people.