Why Do I Promise God in Trouble… Then Forget?

Why do we promise God things in a crisis… then forget? In today’s Words From The Word devotion, Pastor Roderick Webster continues the series The Commitment of Faith and returns to Judges 11:30–31 (KJV) where Jephthah makes a vow before going to battle.Jephthah knew he needed God. He cast himself upon the providence of God and made a commitment: if the Lord gave victory, he would give to God what belonged to Him. This devotion challenges every listener to examine the vows we make when our backs are against the wall.Pastor Webster speaks straight to real life:when trouble hits and only God can help,when we cry out, “Lord, help me—and I’ll serve You,”when God delivers… and we drift back into forgetfulness.Scripture reminds us that the Christian life is a life of faith: “For we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7) and “Trust in the LORD… acknowledge Him… and He shall direct thy paths” (Proverbs 3:5–6).If you feel like nothing is going right, pause and ask: What did I promise God the last time He rescued me? God hasn’t forgotten. Today is a good day to stop, repent, and live true to your commitment.🙏 Please listen, reflect, and share this devotion with someone who needs to return to faithfulness.Hashtags: #CommitmentOfFaith #DailyDevotion #TrustGod #WalkByFaith #WordsFromTheWord0:00 Praise + hymn memory0:38 “Oh Jesus, I Have Promised” (temptations near)1:14 Don’t get discouraged—keep sharing2:14 Jephthah’s vow (Judges 11:30–31)2:53 “Whatsoever” vs “whosoever”3:21 Why did he make a vow?3:54 Vows as commitments of faith5:36 Trusting God’s providence6:03 Proverbs 3:5–6: trust and direction6:38 Crisis promises we make to God7:38 Walk by faith, not sight (2 Cor. 5:7)8:34 “Nothing is going right”—remember your vow9:01 Backsliding + forgotten promises9:26 You can’t fool God—do what you promised9:51 Closing prayer + call to commitment10:16 Share with your friends