Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Judges 11:23-28
by: Steve Osborn.
Jephthah’s first attempt in dealing with the Ammonite king was to try to work things out. He did not jump right into battle. When the king rejected Jephthah’s claims, things turned and they went to war. There are times when we can act peacefully and there are times when we are called to battle. It is crucial to know the difference. If we do not take the time to pray and seek God’s guidance, we run the risk of making the wrong choice and really messing things up. When the time comes, do not be afraid to stand for the truth and allow God to give you victory.