"In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple." Isaiah 6:1 (NIV)
Our nation, Philippines, specifically the Luzon part, has been devastated by floods due to long rains brought by southwest monsoon winds. Some municipalities/cities already declared state of calamity as means to compensate for the damages done by the occurring disaster.
And truly, most of the Filipinos are affected, whether it is physical, emotional, social, spiritual etc. I myself was affected emotionally. Seeing my fellow kababayans shivering and starving sparked me a sense of pity. I haven't experienced the flood directly, but looking on the news, I felt that I am on their situation; crying, begging.
I know that you having those feelings as well. We are sad, we are depressed, we are tired, we are agitated.
Like Isaiah. One day, their king died.
He is in the state of depression. Back then, people love their kings. They submit on their leadership. They love their rulers.
Yet, an event took place that changed Isaiah forever. In the year that King Uzziah died, God revealed Himself. He majestically showed His glory.
God was telling Isaiah: "Isaiah, I am in control." And maybe, He is telling you that as well. He is in control. :)
Following the next verses, there is a transformation within Isaiah. From Isaiah the depressed, he became Isaiah the blessed.
So as our nation experience a major disaster, I hope that we would instill in our minds that God's power is revealed and surely more revealed in times of turmoil and devastation. I know that in the year the Philippines cried, we will see the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of His robe filled the nation.
In a more personal context, let me ask this question: What is your King Uzziah right now? Who/what is that person/event that keeps you from moving on? Is it hard to let go and move on?
PRAY. He will show you the way. He will part waters blocking the course. He will lead you to the goal. Focus your eyes on Him. You will hit the mark.
And like Isaiah: you, from (insert your name here) the (most depressing adjective you can describe your situation), to (insert your name here) the (most positive adjective). :)
Our nation, Philippines, specifically the Luzon part, has been devastated by floods due to long rains brought by southwest monsoon winds. Some municipalities/cities already declared state of calamity as means to compensate for the damages done by the occurring disaster.
And truly, most of the Filipinos are affected, whether it is physical, emotional, social, spiritual etc. I myself was affected emotionally. Seeing my fellow kababayans shivering and starving sparked me a sense of pity. I haven't experienced the flood directly, but looking on the news, I felt that I am on their situation; crying, begging.
I know that you having those feelings as well. We are sad, we are depressed, we are tired, we are agitated.
Like Isaiah. One day, their king died.
He is in the state of depression. Back then, people love their kings. They submit on their leadership. They love their rulers.
Yet, an event took place that changed Isaiah forever. In the year that King Uzziah died, God revealed Himself. He majestically showed His glory.
God was telling Isaiah: "Isaiah, I am in control." And maybe, He is telling you that as well. He is in control. :)
Following the next verses, there is a transformation within Isaiah. From Isaiah the depressed, he became Isaiah the blessed.
So as our nation experience a major disaster, I hope that we would instill in our minds that God's power is revealed and surely more revealed in times of turmoil and devastation. I know that in the year the Philippines cried, we will see the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of His robe filled the nation.
In a more personal context, let me ask this question: What is your King Uzziah right now? Who/what is that person/event that keeps you from moving on? Is it hard to let go and move on?
PRAY. He will show you the way. He will part waters blocking the course. He will lead you to the goal. Focus your eyes on Him. You will hit the mark.
And like Isaiah: you, from (insert your name here) the (most depressing adjective you can describe your situation), to (insert your name here) the (most positive adjective). :)
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