When our plans fail, God reminds us of what is most important: His glory. - 1 Samuel 4:1-22

There's temptation for believers to seek God for their own ends. We start by seeking God for His glory, but over time, our prayers, worship, and acts are all oriented around what we want from God. In 1 Samuel 4, Israel tries using God to help them defeat the Philistines. It ends in tragedy. Why? Because He’s rescuing His people from their sinful perspective. He’s teaching them to follow Him again.