At the time of today's Scripture, King Uzziah had died. Changes in leadership often brings uncertainty, concern and confusion. Isaiah felt the king's death keenly, for not only was Uzziah his king, he was a dear friend.
Isaiah went to the temple, and there he was transformed! God knew that what Isaiah needed at this time of crisis was a new focus, a fresh vision of the Lord. There in the temple Isaiah saw the Lord in all his glory, perhaps a manifestation of the pre-incarnate Christ.
As he gazed in rapt worship, the glory of God was revealed to him. He saw the Lord on his throne, reigning in all his majesty and power. There was no need to fear the future, for God was still on his throne. He was in control. The occupant of the earthly throne had changed,; but God's throne is eternal, occupied by the one who said, "I the Lord do not change" (Malachi 3:6). Earthly events do not change God.
After Isaiah's perspective changed, he was never the same again. Our need, too, may be to shift our focus from people, possessions, and problems to a fresh vision of the Lord. (Read Isaiah 6:1-5) AUTHOR: Millie Stamm
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