Title
Ichabod
Scripture
Then she named the child Ichabod, saying, “The glory has departed from Israel!”
(1 Samuel 4:21)
Devotional
Eli’s daughter-in-law realized that when the presence of the Lord was gone that all hope had been lost and that there was no glory remaining in Israel. Therefore she named her son Ichabod, which literally means, the glory is gone. How would you like to have that handle for the rest of your life? Nevertheless, this was the testimony of a heart broken woman. Think about her loss: she lost her husband, her father-in-law, the priest of Israel, and her life. Yet, her main concern was that the ark of God had been captured. She had proper priorities. God must always be first. It is one thing to lose loved-ones, and even your own life, but to lose the presence of the Lord is Ichabod. One time in all of scripture is this name mentioned. However, it will be remembered for all of eternity. Ichabod, the glory is gone. There need not ever be an Ichabod in your life. Jesus Christ has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” “Low, I am with you always…”