0806 Power of Vow

Make vows to the Lord your God, and pay them; Let all who are around Him bring presents to Him who ought to be feared. Psalm 76:11

An oath is a declaration of truth. In making an oath the person appeals to God to witness to the truth of a particular affirmation he is making. An oath can also be invoked in guarantee of a promise a person makes.

A vow, on the other hand, is a solemn pledge or promise to God to commit oneself to an act, a service or a condition of life.

Jacob made a vow, God prospered him (Gen.28:20)

Hannah made a vow, God gave her a son (1 Sam.1:11)

Israel’s judge made a vow, God gave him victory (Judges 11:29)

Samson broke the vow, suffered hardship (Judges 16)

Paul made a vow, he fulfilled it (Acts 21:23)

First vow that I made, when I had headaches. If I get a car, I will come to morning prayer!

Man who made vow to God if he makes 1 million dollar.

Make a vow to God

Fulfill a vow to God

Anna made promise to God (give first paycheck)

Julio made promise to give 2k if house sell (got 2k back)