Daily Devotion for September 23, 2025

Devotion:

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Read Isaiah 6:1-3.

Isaiah’s vision begins at a time of uncertainty—King Uzziah, who had reigned for decades, had died. For the nation of Judah, it was a season of transition and anxiety. Yet in the midst of earthly change, Isaiah is given a vision of the unchanging King—the Lord, high and exalted on His throne.

What Isaiah saw reminds us of two powerful truths:

1. God is always on the throne. Earthly rulers come and go. Circumstances shift. Our lives face seasons of uncertainty. But God’s throne is never empty. His reign is eternal, unshaken, and sovereign over all.
2. God is holy, holy, holy. The seraphim declares His holiness not once, but three times, emphasizing His absolute perfection. To be holy means “set apart,” completely pure and without flaw. God’s holiness is the foundation of His glory—it fills the earth, whether we recognize it or not.

Isaiah’s encounter with God began with worship. Before he was sent on the mission (later in the chapter), he first needed a vision of who God truly is. We too must start there: lifting our eyes above the troubles of this world and beholding our holy, exalted King.

Reflection Questions:

• Where in your life do you need to be reminded that God is still on the throne?
• How does the holiness of God shape the way you approach Him in prayer and worship?
• Do you take time, like Isaiah, to pause and simply behold God’s glory?

Personal Worship Option:

Lord, when the world feels uncertain and unstable, remind me that You are still on the throne. Open my eyes to see Your holiness and fill my heart with awe. May my worship be like the seraphim’s—overflowing with praise that declares, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of His glory.” Amen.