“And the king was exceedingly sorry; yet, because of the oaths and because of those who sat with him, he did not want to refuse her. And immediately the King sent the executioner and commanded his (John the Baptist) head be brought.” (v.26-27)
Historians tell us that King Herod was haunted all the days of his life by the public oath he had sworn in that moment of pleasure, and by what he had done to John the Baptist. Decisions made on emotions, under peer pressure, or when we are not thinking clearly, can often haunt us for the rest of our days. While it is true, there is no sin common to man that cannot be forgiven, if confessed it to our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ. We cannot escape the consequences of our actions.Therefore, may our decisions be grounded in prayer, seeking God’s will, and based on how His Spirit is leading us; not on our emotions, or under peer pressure, nor when we are not thinking clearly. For those decisions can bring “great sorrow” for all of our days.
The Truth: “Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.” (Psalm 50:15)
