Ichabod – The Glory Has Departed



There was once a grand church in the center of town. Years ago, the building shook with revival, altars wet with tears, voices lifted in unashamed worship, lives transformed in the fire of God’s presence. People traveled from far to see what God was doing there.

But if you walked in today, you’d hardly recognize it. The chairs are polished, the lights are bright, the choir still sings. Yet something is missing. There is no fire. No urgency. The people clap to the rhythm, but their hearts are far away. The preacher’s voice is loud, but the heavens feel silent.

It’s Ichabod all over again“The glory has departed from Israel” (1 Samuel 4:21).

Friends, this is the danger of living on past glory. Many Christians still talk about what God used to do, about the faith they used to have, about the closeness they once felt. They’re in church, but the presence is gone. They’ve traded the living God for empty religion.

One day, the people who are content with Ichabod will stand before God and realize too late that He was never impressed with their routines, He was always after their hearts.

But here’s the hope, the story doesn’t have to end with Ichabod. The cross is still open. The Spirit is still near. The fire can still fall. What was lost can be restored. What feels dead can live again.

Don’t settle for memories of God’s glory when you can live in His presence today. Don’t let “Ichabod” be written over your life. Let Christ write a new story, one of mercy, power, and daily fellowship with Him.

The glory can return… if you return to Him.




📌Emmanuel Ashaolu

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