The whole earth is filled with His glory (Isa. 6:3).
At first it may seem strange to think that God is majestic, mystical and “completely different.” After all, doesn’t He reveal Himself in Jesus Christ? Isn’t He revealing Himself all the time in the beauty of nature, and the miracle of human life that is filled with grace and empowerment through His Spirit?
In Isaiah’s vision the angels surrounding the throne sang about two things: Some called out, “Holy, holy, holy!” Others called out, “The whole earth is filled with His glory!” This response sings the praises of a God that emerges from His sanctuary - if we might put it this way - and makes very clear what, and who, and wherever He is. This is the aspect of God that we can see, know, appreciate and respond to. We may ask, “Where is God?” One answer is, “He is a hidden mystery whom we will never fully know.” But another is, “He is in a rose in all its splendor and glory; in a breathtaking sunset; in the overwhelming grandeur of majestic mountains.”
You sense the glory of God and catch hold of it when you gaze in awe at His presence in nature and the work of His hands in a life totally devoted to love and service. Therefore, admire God’s beauty around you - not just for a fleeting moment - absorb it and allow it to fill you with wonderment. Join in with the universal chorus that praises Him, and in which nature, humans and angels all take part.
Creator God, the whole earth is filled with Your glory! Amen.
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