Introduction

Welcome, beloved family, to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as mere attendees, but as a community of faith, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to grow closer to Him. We find ourselves gathered here today, not by chance or convenience, but by divine appointment. Our hearts are eager, our spirits are expectant, and we are ready to receive the Word of God.

Today, we will be turning our hearts and minds to the book of Isaiah, specifically chapter 6, verses 1 and 2. Let me share with you these verses: "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. 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." (Isaiah 6:1-2 NIV)

This passage, my friends, is a profound reminder of the majesty, the splendor, the awe-inspiring glory of our God. It's a vivid portrait of the divine encounter that the prophet Isaiah had with the Lord. It's a glimpse into the heavenly realm that leaves us in awe of our Creator.

Beholding the Glory of God

As we consider the passage from Isaiah, we are immediately struck by the vision of God that Isaiah sees. The Lord is high and exalted, seated on a throne, His robe filling the temple. This is not a casual, everyday sight. This is a sight of awe, of majesty, of divine glory. It's a sight that demands our attention, captivates our hearts, and leaves us in awe of the God we serve.

In this vision, Isaiah sees seraphim, heavenly beings, each with six wings. These seraphim are not merely in the presence of God, they are actively engaged in worship. With two wings they cover their faces, a sign of humility and reverence. With two they cover their feet, a sign of submission and respect. And with two they are flying, a sign of readiness and willingness to serve.

This vision of God's glory is for us too. We may not see seraphim or the train of God's robe filling a physical temple, but we can behold the glory of God in our own lives. We can see His glory in the beauty of creation, in the love of a friend, in the peace that surpasses understanding. We can see His glory in the answered prayer, in the unexpected blessing, in the strength to endure a trial. We can see His glory in the cross of Christ, in the empty tomb, in the promise of eternal life.

But beholding the glory of God is something we do with intentionality, with focus, with a heart that is open and receptive. It's something we do with humility, recognizing our own unworthiness. It's something we do with reverence, acknowledging the holiness of God. It's something we do with a sense of awe, marveling at the majesty of God.

When we behold the glory of God, we are changed. We are transformed. We are drawn into a deeper relationship with Him. We are inspired to live for Him, to serve Him, to glorify Him in all we do. We are moved to love, to forgive, to show grace. We are stirred to hope, to trust, to have faith.

Beholding the glory of God is a lifelong pursuit. It's a daily discipline and a continual process of seeking, seeing, and savoring the glory of God. It's a journey of discovery, of growth, of transformation. It's a journey that leads us closer to God, deeper into His love, further into His purposes.

Brokenness and the Glory of God

As we continue to immerse ourselves in the richness of Isaiah's encounter with the Lord, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound truth ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO