IBS Isaiah 6:1

In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple.

Through the chaos, confusion, darkness, and sin the Lord always remains on the throne. Nothing can change that. Nothing I can do or anyone else can do. King Uzziah tried to make take advantage of the power and authority that the Lord had given him. He entered the temple of Lord, his heart filled with pride, and wanted to sacrifice to the Lord. Because of his foolish actions, he was struck with leprosy, condemned to die alone, with the “mark” of sin on his forehead. The people of Israel were in dire need of the lord. Sin had hardened their hearts, blinded their eyes, muffled their ears. But God still reigned. Above all other King’s and all other lords. 

“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts;

the whole earth is full of his glory!”

When God requires a message, he touches the heart of his messenger. He asks for a willing vessel. When Isaiah was called by the lord, he felt unworthy before the presence of the Lord. He felt unclean. But the lord has already cleansed us. He has burned away our sin. When we need direction, he guides us in what to do and what to say. And he provides the strength to reach the goal he has set before us. And through it all the lord is seated on the throne. 

“in God I trust; I shall not be afraid.

What can man do to me?” -psalm 56:11

Application 

Today I will make a notecard with this verse on it, so at the end of the day when I see it I’m reminded of his goodness.