“In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.” (Isa. 6:1)

Isaiah saw the Lord in all His greatness and glory. He got a glimpse of God never before seen, but it’s interesting that he says this happened “In the year that king Uzziah died…”

You have to understand that Uzziah was a great king who was blessed by God. The country was blessed financially under his reign because the Bible says the land was flowing with milk and honey. The country was also blessed with protection under Uzziah’s reign because he never fought a battle he didn’t win. So, for the king to die, meant there was a lot of uncertainty and insecurity.

Everywhere you looked, faces were sad. Everyone else saw despair and discouragement but you know what Isaiah saw? Isaiah saw