Quiet Time Notes

Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God

Daughter Needs - Mr. Success (part I)

August 3rd, 2011
Previous | Next

Jephtah mother was a prostitute and was denied him any share of the estate

Years later the Ammonites made war on Israel - it was the opportunity to have one big success
He understood that the battle belonged to the Lord
Made a foolish vow of saying - if he won he would sacrifice the first thing opened the door of his house - Judges 11:30-31
His one and only daughter can running out

He could have renounced his foolish words but he simply wanted success more
His pride prevented him to do so
Jephtah's pride and drive to be respected were more important than the life of his daughter
Key Phrase: Jephtah's pride and drive to be respected were more important than the life of his daughter