Weekly Reflection – Here I Am

In the year of King Uzziah’s death I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, lofty and exalted, with the train of His robe filling the temple. Seraphim were standing above Him, each having six wings: with two each covered his face, and with two each covered his feet, and with two each flew. And one called out to another and said, “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord of armies. The whole earth is full of His glory.”

— Isaiah 6:1-4

Isaiah’s understanding of God’s holy character and actions affirm that He will not allow Judah’s offenses to stand. In fact, God’s holiness will never tolerate the sin of any people, past, present, or future. The One true King revealed His supreme glory as a reminder that He is always on His throne, no matter who is in power on earth—a fact that holds true to this day (Psalms 46:10).

The revelation of God’s grandeur brings Isaiah to his knees in sorrowful repentance. He confesses he is unclean and unworthy to be in God’s holy presence, because of his own sin and the sin of the people. In the midst of his personal cleansing by angelic atonement, Isaiah overhears a dialogue between God and His heavenly court. God needs someone to fulfill an assignment and without hesitation, Isaiah offers himself: “Here am I. Send me!” (Isaiah 6:8). God wants His people to recognize their sin and repent.