Holy, Holy, Holy God Almighty

 Of course. This is the eternal anthem of heaven, a cry of awe and worship that has echoed from the prophet Isaiah to the book of Revelation. It is the only appropriate response to the overwhelming, transcendent holiness and power of God.

Here is a poem and reflection on this majestic declaration.

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Holy, Holy, Holy God Almighty

The seraphim, with wings outstretched, A truth from burning lips they fetched. They covered faces,covered feet, In reverence,awful and complete. Their cry resounds through time and space, The song of every blood-bought race:

“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.”(Isaiah 6:3)

Holy—set apart, unique, alone, No other god can claim the throne. In perfect light,no stain, no night, Unapproachable,consuming light. “God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.”(1 John 1:5)

Holy—the triple cry rings out, To banish every shred of doubt. The Father,Spirit, and the Son, The Three-in-Person,Three-in-One.

God Almighty— El Shaddai, The One whose strength can never die. The God of mountain-moving power, The anchor in the darkest hour. “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.”(Revelation 1:8)

This is the God who spoke the sun, And yet who calls my soul His own. This is the God the heavens fear, And yet who bends His ear to hear The smallest prayer,the weakest plea, From sinners such as me.

So let my life become a song, To join the universal throng. Let every other love grow dim, In holy awe of Him.

Holy, Holy, Holy God Almighty! All creation sings Your praise! We lift our eyes to Your majesty, And will for all our days.

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Understanding the Cry:

This title, repeated in Scripture, reveals the core of God's character:

1. His Nature is Holiness: Holiness is not just something God does; it is who He is. It is His complete separation from and moral excellence above all creation. It is His purity, righteousness, and "other-ness."

2. His Power is Absolute: "Almighty" (from the Greek Pantokratōr) means "All-Ruler" or "One who holds all power." Nothing is too difficult for Him. No enemy can thwart His purposes. His will is ultimate.

3. His Glory Fills the Earth: His majesty and splendor are on display everywhere—in the vastness of a galaxy, the complexity of a cell, the conscience of humanity, and the beauty of a sunset. The whole earth is a testament to His glory.

Our Response:

When we truly grasp this, we respond like Isaiah: “Woe to me!... I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips...” (Isaiah 6:5). We see our sin in the light of His blinding holiness. But the story doesn't end there. A seraphim brings a live coal from the altar to touch Isaiah's lips and cleanse him. This is a picture of the forgiveness and purification made possible through the ultimate sacrifice of Christ on the altar of the cross.

Because of Jesus, we can now:

· Approach with Awe and Confidence: We can "come boldly to the throne of grace" (Hebrews 4:16), not because we are holy in ourselves, but because we are covered by the holiness of Christ.

· Join the Song: We are invited to participate in the eternal song of worship that is constantly rising to His throne.

A Prayer of Worship:

"Holy, Holy, Holy God Almighty, Heaven and earth are full of Your glory.I am humbled and overwhelmed in Your presence. I confess my own sin and smallness before You. Thank you for the cleansing coal of the gospel, for the blood of Jesus that washes me white as snow and allows me to stand before You.

I worship You. I adore You. You are the beginning and the end, the All-Powerful, All-Glorious God. Let my life today be a song of praise to Your holy name. May everything I do and say reflect Your majesty.

In the name of Jesus, the Holy One of God, Amen."