Throne Room - Isaiah 6: 5 Day Devotional

Day 1: Encountering God's Holiness
Devotional: In Isaiah 6, we are given a glimpse into the throne room of God, where His supreme holiness and glory are vividly displayed. This vision occurs during a time of national uncertainty following King Uzziah's death, emphasizing God's unchanging sovereignty. The seraphim, divine beings in God's presence, proclaim 'Holy, holy, holy,' underscoring God's perfect purity and otherness. This scene challenges us to deepen our reverence for God and recognize His unmatched holiness.

When we truly encounter God's holiness, we become acutely aware of our own sinfulness, just as Isaiah did. This awareness is not meant to condemn us but to draw us closer to God, seeking His cleansing and forgiveness. Let us start this journey by acknowledging God's holiness and our need for His grace.

Verse: 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. - Isaiah 6:1

Question: How does recognizing God's holiness change the way you view your own life and actions?

Sermon Quote: 'The presence and the perfection of God is intended from time to time to simply overwhelm us.' -Pastor Phil Steiger

Prayer: Lord, help me to see Your holiness and glory. Open my eyes to understand Your perfect purity and otherness. Let this vision of You transform my heart and draw me closer to You. Amen.


Day 2: The Weight of God's Glory
Devotional: The seraphim in Isaiah's vision continually proclaim 'Holy, holy, holy,' emphasizing the weight of God's glory and holiness. Even these divine beings, created to be in God's presence, cannot look directly at Him. This underscores the magnitude of God's holiness and the reverence we should have for Him.

God's glory and holiness are beyond comparison, transcending human understanding and the movements of history. As we reflect on this, let us be overwhelmed by His majesty and allow it to deepen our worship and adoration of Him.

Verse: And one called to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!” - Isaiah 6:3

Question: In what ways can you cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and awe for God's glory in your daily life?

Sermon Quote: 'The glory and the holiness of God are beyond comparison. They are beyond the movements of history. They are beyond human frailty and power.' -Pastor Phil Steiger

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Your glory fills the earth, and Your holiness is beyond my comprehension. Help me to live in awe of You, recognizing Your majesty in every aspect of my life. Amen.


Day 3: Confronted by Our Sinfulness
Devotional: When Isaiah encountered God's holiness, he became acutely aware of his own sinfulness, declaring himself 'a man of unclean lips.' This recognition of our sin is a natural response to God's perfect purity. It is not meant to lead us to despair but to bring us to a place of humility and repentance.

God's holiness reveals our need for His cleansing and forgiveness. Just as the seraphim touched Isaiah's lips with a burning coal, symbolizing God's provision for forgiveness, we too can receive God's grace and be made clean. Let us come before God with humble hearts, seeking His cleansing and renewal.

Verse: And I said: “Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts!” - Isaiah 6:5

Question: How does acknowledging your sinfulness before God lead you to a deeper experience of His grace and forgiveness?

Sermon Quote: 'The greatest need to be met in this encounter for Isaiah is forgiveness, provision made for his sin, for the cleansing of his sin.' -Pastor Phil Steiger

Prayer: Lord, I acknowledge my sinfulness before You. I am a person of unclean lips, and I need Your cleansing. Thank You for Your provision of forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Purify my heart and renew my spirit. Amen.


Day 4: Responding to God's Call
Devotional: After experiencing God's holiness and receiving His cleansing, Isaiah responded to God's call with a willing heart, saying, 'Here I am! Send me.' This response is a natural outflow of encountering God's glory and grace. When we truly understand who God is and what He has done for us, we are compelled to serve Him and share His message with others.

God calls each of us to be His ambassadors in the world, bearing witness to His holiness and love. Let us respond to His call with the same willingness and enthusiasm as Isaiah, ready to go wherever He sends us.

Verse: And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.” - Isaiah 6:8

Question: In what ways can you respond to God's call in your life, and how can you be an ambassador of His holiness and love?

Prayer: Lord, I am willing to go wherever You send me. Help me to be an ambassador of Your holiness and love in the world. Give me the courage and strength to share Your message with others. Amen.


Day 5: Living Out God's Holiness
Devotional: As we reflect on God's holiness and our response to His call, let us consider how we can live out this truth in our daily lives. God's holiness is not just an abstract concept; it is a reality that should transform the way we live and interact with others. When we internalize the truth of who God is, it begins to change us from the inside out.

Living out God's holiness means striving for purity, integrity, and love in all that we do. It means being set apart for His purposes and allowing His character to shine through us. Let us commit to living lives that reflect God's holiness and bring glory to His name.

Verse: Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe. - Hebrews 12:28

Question: How can you practically live out God's holiness in your daily life, and what changes might you need to make to reflect His character more fully?

Sermon Quote: 'When we know who our God is, and I use that word on purpose, it's not just that when we hear someone talk about who our God is, or we read a passage of Scripture that talks about who God is, or someone teaches on it. But when we have internalized the truth and we know who God is, it begins to change us.' -Pastor Phil Steiger

Prayer: Lord, help me to live out Your holiness in my daily life. Transform me from the inside out, so that my actions and words reflect Your character. May my life bring glory to Your name. Amen.