When the Israelites first conquered the land, God told them to not make a covenant (or treaty) with any tribe. Their take-no-prisoners reputation spread quickly, so the Gibeonites tricked them into a treaty. Their enormous error was that they didn’t first consult with God. To make matters worse, King Saul later killed the Gibeonites, dishonoring the covenant.

Seeking God’s face in prayer is how David discovered why there was a famine in the land. Though God would have warned the Israelites not to make a covenant, now that they did make a covenant, God expected them to honor it!

2 Samuel 21:1

Have you ever given your word, made a promise or a commitment, and then later realized you didn’t consult with God about it? Maybe it was a business deal, a promise to spend time with someone or, more seriously, a marriage covenant?

If you answered “Yes” to the above question, what is your next step? What does God say about your situation? What does God’s Word say?

Now we need to be careful here, because sometimes the Lord may say, “This is a business venture, and I told you not to do it, and I’m still telling you not to do it.” In other situations, you may think you may have married the wrong person, but guess what? You married the right one now! So stick to it (unless your safety, or your children’s safety, is at risk).