We sit down with longtime Crossroads member Brian Sikma to explore what happens when the presence of God is reduced to a good luck charm and how that challenges our understanding of calling, holiness, and the weight of God’s glory. Israel, though in the Promised Land, has lost its sense of vocation, treating God as an accessory rather than the center of life. Meanwhile, even the Philistines recognize the terrifying reality of God's holiness. From Dagon’s fall to the obedience of yoked cows, this passage invites us to ask: Are we walking straight under the yoke of our Creator, or are we trying to pull Him into our plans? Join us for a conversation about fear, reverence, vocation, and what it means to truly carry the weight of glory.
Preacher: Rod VanSolkema
Passage: 1 Samuel 5-8
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