Isaiah 6:1-13 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the LORD sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.… He who "sat upon the throne" Isaiah saw is none other than God Himself. But in his Gospel (John 12:41) John tells us, "these things said Esaias, when he saw Christ's glory, and spake of Him." It is the throne of Jesus. Let us examine the manner in which they who actually saw the vision were affected by it, and this will best show us at once its consummate splendour and the sentiments it should awaken. I. It was seen by ANGELS AND THE "SPIRITS OF THE JUST MADE PERFECT," AND HOW WERE THESE AFFECTED. 1. They were astonished. 2. They were filled with joy. Because God's grace runs in the channel of justice. 3. They celebrate it with songs. 4. They were ready to advance the cause of redemption, for with their wings they were ready to fly. II. Let us understand from the experience of Isaiah HOW BELIEVERS ARE AFFECTED BY THE VISION OF OUR TEXT. 1. Isaiah was overwhelmed at the first. He sees in himself nothing but the dry stubble of guilt, and in God an insatiable fire, approaching to devour it. He sees no fitness for heaven, either in himself or those he loved. 2. But he is immediately revived. 3. Then called to active duty. III. We would now consider HOW THE WORLD IS AFFECTED BY THE VISION THAT ISAIAH SAW. Isaiah preaches the Gospel, but his message is rejected. So now. (J. J. Bonar.) Parallel Verses KJV: In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. |
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