Reference

Isaiah 6:1-8
Our Response to God's Holiness

In this exploration of Isaiah 6:1-8, Pastor J draws us into a transformative moment where heaven meets earth, beginning with a relatable Hawaiian earthquake analogy that sets the stage for understanding how God's holiness shakes our foundations. Through Isaiah's temple encounter, he unveils a timeless pattern that still shapes believers today: God's revelation of His holiness, our inevitable undoing in His presence, His gracious restoration, and finally, our recommissioning for His purposes. Pastor J masterfully weaves personal experiences, including a recent spiritual retreat, with biblical examples from Paul and John to demonstrate that this pattern isn't a one-time event but a continuing cycle in the Christian journey. With compelling clarity, he challenges the congregation to identify where they currently stand in this divine pattern – whether experiencing fresh revelation, sitting in necessary ruin, receiving restoration, or standing ready for recommissioning. The message culminates in a powerful call to action through three introspective questions, urging listeners to slow down, embrace God's transformative work, and maintain a posture of availability, reminding us that God's holiness isn't meant merely to impress us but to transform us for His purposes.