“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)
Have you ever made a promise to someone, even though it may have been made in an off the cuff manner, and later felt trapped into keeping it? And, once you did, regretted that decision or worse yet, still haunted by it today? Well, this story is an example of how a decision made in haste, can emotionally scare for a lifetime.
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 to our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ), we cannot escape the consequences of our actions. Though others may forgive us (including our Lord), we often find it difficult to forgive ourselves. But we must, or satan will keep us locked in that moment and prevent us from moving forward.
Scripture tells us that Jesus endured the cross that we might have forgiveness sin and a new life in Him. If we can’t accept that (by first asking for forgiveness) and then by forgiving ourselves, we make a mockery of His death.
Scripture tells us that Jesus endured the cross that we might have forgiveness sin and a new life in Him. If we can’t accept that (by first asking for forgiveness) and then by forgiving ourselves, we make a mockery of His death.
Therefore Christian, forgive yourself and give no quarter to the evil one that would like you to remain in condemnation, and move forward in Christ Jesus in whom there is none.
The Truth: “Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.” (Psalm 50:15)
