Isaiah 6:1-3 (NIV)

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. 2 Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. 3 And they were calling to one another:
“Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty;
the whole earth is full of his glory.”

Reflection:

Most of us have never lived under the rule of a king. We don’t know what it means to have a king, serve a king, and trust a king to rule over us. In some ways, we look at kings as an outdated form of leadership. But to Isaiah and Israel, a great king like Uzziah was directly blessed by God - a strong leader who won many battles, someone they really trusted in. So to see Uzziah die tragically left them feeling confused and helpless. But Isaiah saw the Lord, high and exalted on His throne. Thrones are for those with proper authority and sovereignty. So, as Yahweh sits high and exalted above all things, the vision emphasizes His true kingship. Uzziah had sinned and was banned from the temple. Yahweh, on the other hand, is the Lord whose robe was so great and majestic it filled the temple. Isaiah’s vision opened up his mind and heart to see the true king.

Responding to the Transmission:

Let’s pray for a shift to the true King in our hearts and minds. We worship the Holy Lord Almighty who sits enthroned, whose robe fills the temple. May we see and worship this King and may this King rule over us.