In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple. (Isaiah 6:1, NIV)
In this past Sunday's sermon, Pastor Martha encouraged us to keep in our minds this vision of God as the One exalted over all.
The prophet Isaiah had experienced a deep loss: King Uzziah, who had reigned for decades, was now dead. Yet, in the face of death, God opened Isaiah's eyes to recognize the Lord God as the King who lives forever.
In the narrative, Isaiah shares a profound description: The train of the Lord's robe filled the temple. The Lord had spread His covering over every person, every action, and every object in that worship-space. In Isaiah's vision, the presence of God overshadowed everything, including Isaiah's mourning: when the prophet recognized the King of kings and Lord of lords, all thoughts of Uzziah were laid aside.
Are we covered? Does His train fill our temple and overshadow our despondency? Scripture says, "Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own?" (First Corinthians 6:19, NASB) When our eyes are opened to see the greatness and majesty of God, we are drawn in to His loving embrace. We are inspired to find our rest in Him. We are shifted from mourning our personal losses to marveling at God's majesty and power.
Lord God, today we choose to turn our eyes away from our circumstances; we choose to turn our eyes towards You. Astound us with Your majesty! Embrace us with Your love! Open our eyes to recognize You as the King Eternal. Great King, fill us with Your presence.
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