Do you ever wonder, “How do I know God’s plan for my life?” This devotion series from Words From The Word with Pastor Roderick Webster walks through Scripture to help you seek God’s direction with a surrendered heart.

We begin with Saul’s conversion in Acts 9 (KJV)—where the turning-point question is asked: “Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?” This playlist will encourage you to:

• Ask God sincerely and wait on His answer

• Remove what’s stopping you from obedience

• Trust that your life is not random—God has order and purpose

• Take your next step with faith and confidence

Watch in order, share with a friend, and leave a comment with what you’re asking God to show you.

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0:00 Welcome to Words From The Word

0:27 These devotions are “yours”

0:59 Remember what God wants

1:57 Roll back the curtain (song moment)

4:50 The real prayer: “Show me what to do”

5:21 Scripture reading: Acts 9:1–9

6:36 Saul’s question that changes you

7:42 Challenge: ask God—and wait

8:40 God has a plan for each life

9:07 Don’t live and die missing it

10:12 Why you need to know (Point 1)

10:44 Psalm 127:3–5 — you weren’t a mistake

11:12 Share + get ready for the series

Can I come back after I broke my promise to God? In this final devotion of The Commitment of Faith, Pastor Roderick Webster closes the series by calling believers to remember what they promised God—especially the commitments made in seasons of need—and to return with a sincere heart.

From Judges 11, we see Jephthah’s vow was not casual—it was serious and binding, and it involved another life. His daughter’s response (Judges 11:36) reflects a powerful submission to God’s will—echoing the spirit we also see in Luke 1:38 and 1 Samuel 3:18. Pastor Webster also reminds us of Jesus’ warning in Luke 9:62: once you put your hand to the plow, don’t keep looking back.

This devotion is for anyone who:

• asked God for help and promised to serve Him,

• started strong but drifted,

• feels shame about falling back,

• needs courage to forgive, return, and start again.

If you’ve turned away, the invitation is simple: come back. Forgive that person. Forgive yourself. Ask God for forgiveness—and walk forward again.

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0:00 Final devotion intro + consecration hymn

1:18 Jephthah’s vow involved another life

1:52 Judges 11:36 — her submission

2:26 Luke 1:38 + 1 Samuel 3:18 examples

3:35 What happened to the vow outcome?

4:09 Luke 9:62 — don’t look back

5:10 Pastor’s testimony: call to St. Maarten

6:04 Check your gifts, talents, commitments

7:03 Remember what God brought you through

8:00 What changed your mind?

8:54 Can God count on us?

9:28 Come back—forgive and return

9:51 Prayer + invitation to recommit

11:01 Closing thanks + what’s next

Why does obeying God have to hurt? In this episode of Words From The Word, Pastor Roderick Webster continues the series The Commitment of Faith and shows that true obedience often brings pain, discomfort, and sacrifice—especially when keeping your commitment costs you something personal.

Using Judges 11:34–35 (KJV), we see Jephthah return home victorious, yet devastated—because his vow now touches what he loves most. Pastor Webster reminds us that commitment always requires something: time, possessions, service, and sometimes surrender that changes our lifestyle and pulls us out of our comfort zone.

Jesus also warns us not to put anyone before Him (Matthew 10:37–38, KJV) and God gives this promise: “them that honour me I will honour” (1 Samuel 2:30, KJV). If you’ve been holding onto something “good” and missing God’s “best,” this devotion is a loving call to obey, trust, and follow through.

🎧 Share with someone who needs strength to obey today.

Series: The Commitment of Faith
Host: Pastor Roderick Webster
Scripture (KJV): Judges 11:34–35; Matthew 10:37–38; 1 Samuel 2:30

00:00 — Greeting + consecration hymn

00:37 — Are you still committed to the King?

01:39 — Jephthah’s vow brings pain (Judges 11)

02:43 — Commitment costs: time, possessions, service

03:55 — What is God asking you to surrender?

04:32 — The daughter meets him—only child

05:34 — Love God first (Matthew 10:37–38)

06:34 — God honors those who honor Him (1 Samuel 2:30)

07:33 — Will you release “good” for God’s “best”?

08:42 — Christ’s costly commitment at the cross

09:14 — You can’t serve God and mammon

09:48 — Closing prayer: strength to obey

10:12 — Final reminder: share this devotion

God came through—did you keep your promise? In this episode of Words From The Word, Pastor Roderick Webster continues The Commitment of Faith and exposes a pattern many of us know too well: when we’re in a crisis—when our backs are against the wall—we run to God, we pray, and we make vows. Then God answers… and we sometimes fail to follow through.

Using Judges 11:30–31 (KJV), we see Jephthah making a vow on the eve of battle, depending on God for victory. Pastor Webster then walks through other crisis-vow moments in Scripture—Jacob (Genesis 28:20–22), Hannah (1 Samuel 1:10–11), David (Psalm 66:13–14), and Jonah (Jonah 2:1–9)—showing how vows often rise from desperate need. But the key question remains: Have you fulfilled what you promised God when He delivered you?

If you’ve ever said, “Lord, if You help me… I’ll serve You,” this devotion is a loving call to pause, repent, and return—because God is still worthy of your obedience, and it’s not too late to make it right.

Series: The Commitment of Faith
Host: Pastor Roderick Webster
Scripture: Judges 11:30–31; Genesis 28:20–22; 1 Samuel 1:10–11; Psalm 66:13–14; Jonah 2:1–9 (KJV)

00:00 — “Take My Life” consecration hymn

00:44 — Commitment… and why we fall through

01:17 — Jephthah’s vow was made in crisis

02:17 — Judges 11:30–31 (KJV)

03:19 — “Without fail” — the battle stakes

03:47 — Vows made on the eve of battle

04:20 — Jacob’s vow (Genesis 28:20–22)

05:32 — Why Jacob needed God’s protection

06:04 — Hannah’s vow (1 Samuel 1:10–11)

07:21 — God answered—she gave Samuel back

07:51 — David: “I will pay my vows” (Psalm 66)

08:50 — Jonah in trouble (Jonah 2:1–9)

10:16 — Crisis reveals our commitments

11:18 — God came through—did you keep yours?

11:40 — Prayer: forgiveness + renewal

12:26 — Share the devotion / closing

Do I have to keep what I promised God? In this episode of Words From The Word, Pastor Roderick Webster continues the series The Commitment of Faith and answers that question straight from Deuteronomy 23:21–23 (KJV). God teaches that when we vow a vow unto Him, we must not delay—He will require it, and it becomes sin when we refuse to keep our commitment.

Pastor Webster also walks us through Judges 11:29–35 (KJV) and the sobering example of Jephthah’s vow. Many of us make promises to God when we’re under pressure—when we need help, direction, or deliverance. But after God comes through, it’s easy to drift, delay, or forget. This devotion calls us back to faithfulness.

If you’ve ever prayed, “Lord, if You help me… I’ll serve You,” this episode will help you pause, reflect, repent where needed, and start again—living true to what you promised God.

Scripture: Deuteronomy 23:21–23; Judges 11:29–35 (KJV)
Series: The Commitment of Faith
Host: Pastor Roderick Webster — Words From The Word

00:00 — The Word of God is precious

00:42 — “O Jesus, I Have Promised”

01:12 — Commitment is disappearing today

01:39 — Wedding vs. marriage mindset

02:08 — Vows to God are serious and binding

02:47 — Pastor’s testimony: a life surrendered

03:16 — Jephthah’s vow begins (Judges 11)

03:56 — The Spirit of the LORD came upon him

04:28 — When God speaks, we respond

05:05 — God expects vows to be kept

05:30 — Deut. 23:21–23 explained

06:35 — God never forgets what we promised

07:04 — Victory… and the vow meets reality

07:32 — His only daughter appears

08:43 — “I cannot go back”

09:42 — Return to God and start over

10:10 — Closing prayer: help us keep commitments

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.

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0:00 Praise + hymn memory

0:38 “Oh Jesus, I Have Promised” (temptations near)

1:14 Don’t get discouraged—keep sharing

2:14 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 faith

5:36 Trusting God’s providence

6:03 Proverbs 3:5–6: trust and direction

6:38 Crisis promises we make to God

7:38 Walk by faith, not sight (2 Cor. 5:7)

8:34 “Nothing is going right”—remember your vow

9:01 Backsliding + forgotten promises

9:26 You can’t fool God—do what you promised

9:51 Closing prayer + call to commitment

10:16 Share with your friends

What will it cost you to keep your commitment to God? In this episode of The Commitment of Faith, Pastor Roderick Webster (Words From The Word daily devotion) walks through one of the most sobering moments in Judges 11:30–35 (KJV)—the vow Jephthah made before going to battle.

Jephthah makes a conditional vow to the Lord: if God grants victory, whatever comes out to meet him first when he returns home will belong to the Lord. God gives the victory—fully. But when Jephthah comes home, the first to meet him is the one person he loves most: his only daughter.

This devotion presses a personal question on every believer: What commitments have you made to God—and what has kept you from fully following through?
Maybe you’ve said, “Lord, use my life,” “I’ll serve,” “I’ll teach,” “I’ll go,” “I’ll obey”… and then something stood in the way. A relationship. Friends. A job. Pleasure. Comfort.

Pastor Webster calls us to examine the cost of commitment and to ask God for strength to choose Him when our faith is tested.

🙏 If you’ve been held back from a closer walk with God, this message is for you. Please listen, reflect, and share with someone who needs help choosing the Lord.

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0:00 To God Be the Glory (hymn)
0:55 Living for Jesus (hymn)
1:25 Are you living for Jesus?
1:58 Jephthah’s vow begins (Judges 11:30)
2:25 The condition of the vow
2:59 “Whatever comes out” explained
3:29 Vows are commitments
4:01 Commitments we’ve made to God
4:55 “Whatever it may be” — total surrender
5:25 We fail to keep commitments
5:32 God gives victory (Judges 11:32–33)
6:52 The daughter comes out (Judges 11:34)
7:59 Jephthah’s grief (Judges 11:35)
8:53 What is holding you back?
9:24 Prayer: make it right
9:47 Next episode preview: the cost
10:11 Choosing God when forced
10:33 Closing prayer + share

What happens when you leave home without God? In Episode 3 of The Commitment of Faith, Pastor Roderick Webster continues the powerful story of Jephthah (Judges 11) and connects it with the warning found in Luke 15:13, the account of the prodigal son.

Leaving home is one of the greatest tests of faith a young person will ever face. Pastor Webster explains that when people leave home without Jesus going with them, the world will quickly reveal who they are, why they do what they do, and what they truly believe.

This devotion addresses painful realities:

• young people leaving home seeking freedom or love,

• others leaving because of rejection or lack of acceptance,

• believers who were once committed—but drifted after leaving home.

Through Hebrews 13:5–6, we are reminded of God’s promise: “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” When the Lord goes with you, there is no reason to fear.

The episode also shows God’s timing in promotion. Jephthah was rejected and cast out—but when the nation needed a leader, God opened the door no one could shut. When God is ready to promote you, nothing and no one can stop it.

This message is for:

• young people thinking of leaving home,

• parents praying for their children,

• anyone who has felt rejected but stayed faithful.

🙏 Please listen, reflect, and share this devotion—it may rescue someone at a critical moment.

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0:00 Living for Jesus (Hymn)
0:40 Series reminder: Commitment of Faith
1:12 Recap: company you keep
1:48 Leaving home & wrong reasons
2:20 The prodigal son (Luke 15:13)
3:07 Faith tested outside home
3:41 Ashamed to return home
4:05 Leaving home reveals who you are
4:34 God’s promise (Hebrews 13:5–6)
5:01 No reason to fear with God
5:27 Israel needs a leader
6:01 They call for Jephthah
6:31 A man of valor
7:00 Rejected—but now needed
7:26 God’s promotion timing
8:19 Agreement before the Lord
8:48 Commitment confirmed by prayer
9:20 What’s coming next (Judges 11:30–40)
9:52 Closing prayer & rescue appeal

Wrong friends can wreck your faith—sometimes slowly, sometimes suddenly. In this episode of The Commitment of Faith, Pastor Roderick Webster challenges us with a simple but powerful truth from Psalm 1:1 (KJV): the blessed life depends on the path you choose—and the people you choose to walk with.

Pastor Webster connects today’s lack of commitment to what we see in relationships, marriages, and even in the church: many people hear God’s Word, but don’t respond with obedience. And our response is often shaped by our environment—especially our friends.

From Judges 11:1–3, we see Jephthah’s painful beginning: rejected by family, pushed out, and then surrounded by “vain men.” The wrong crowd can feel welcoming when you’re hurting—but it can also pull you away from God’s best.

This devotion is especially for:

• anyone feeling pressured by friends

• young people thinking about leaving home

• parents guiding their children

• believers who want a stronger walk with God

✅ Listen, reflect, and share this with someone who needs wisdom about their circle.

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0:00 Living for Jesus (Hymn)
0:34 What commitment of faith means
1:07 Why commitment is rare today
2:02 What you do with God’s Word
2:37 Every listener responds
3:05 Jephthah: a hero of faith
3:44 His painful beginning
5:05 Cast out by family
6:09 “Vain men” + wrong crowd
7:20 Psalm 1:1 and the blessed path
8:30 Choose your company wisely
9:00 What real friends do
9:28 Leaving home needs God’s guidance
10:11 Share this with someone
10:30 Closing prayer

How do I stay committed to God when life is unfair? In this new devotion series, Pastor Roderick Webster introduces “The Commitment of Faith”—a set of Bible devotions drawn from Hebrews 11:32 and the life of Jephthah in Judges 11.

Many people say they’re committed… but when pressure comes, commitment gets tested. In this series we’ll walk through Jephthah’s story piece by piece—his painful beginnings, rejection, the battles he faced, the choices he made, and what it reveals about faith that keeps going regardless of the cost.

Pastor Webster also shares a timely encouragement: living for Jesus is tough, but by God’s grace, we can do it one day at a time, trusting His promise to never leave us nor forsake us.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why this new series matters right now

• Where Jephthah appears among the “heroes of faith” (Hebrews 11)

• The background story from Judges 11 (overview reading)

• A call to keep “living for Jesus” with steady commitment

📌 Watch to the end, then follow the playlist as the next devotions break down the story and apply it to everyday life.
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• 0:00 Welcome + encouragement

• 0:51 Thanks for sharing last series

• 1:16 New series: The Commitment of Faith

• 1:46 Hymn moment: Living for Jesus

• 2:54 Key text: Hebrews 11:32

• 3:25 Why Jephthah’s story matters

• 3:52 Judges 11 overview: setting the scene

• 5:55 Rejection → called back to lead

• 7:57 Jephthah answers the king (truth + history)

• 11:56 The battle + the vow

• 13:11 The cost at home

• 15:00 Series continues tomorrow

• 15:23 Closing blessing