“In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one called to another and said: 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!” Isaiah 6:1-3 (ESV)
It wasn’t too long ago that I read this scene of Heaven depicted in my Bible. I was completely taken aback. This wasn’t exactly the Heaven I had imagined in my mind over and over again. The imagery here was so vivid and yet too complex to comprehend.
A few things swam in my mind that day: how the vastness of God is so great that even in Heaven His robe fills His temple, how the angels described by Isaiah look nothing like the Renaissance paintings we see in museums or Google searches today, and how awe-inspiring it is to see the level of worship the angels practice in giving glory to God. Their worship was constant, reverent, and filled with holy fire. It is the glory of the angels that they are seraphim—beings with heat proportionate to their light, abundant not only in divine knowledge but in holy love.
Not being able to fully wrap my mind around what I had just read, I penned these words next to the scripture in my Bible: “Lord, train my heart for eternal worship.”
There have been several times I’ve gone back to that prayer scribbled in the margins of my Bible and reflected on the question: How do we prepare for eternal worship here on earth?
While the answer to this question holds many truths, one is found in the words of Isaiah:
“And one called to another and said: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; may his glory fill the whole earth!’” (Isaiah 6:3).
Did you catch the first part of that verse? “One called to another” (Isaiah 6:3).
These angels, in the very presence of God, encircled around His throne, are declaring the holiness of God—not just for their own sake but for each other. Each, from their own vantage point of God, proclaiming how they see His holiness from where they stand.
Isn’t this what we do when we share with others what God has done in our own lives?
When we share our stories, we are sharing the truth of who God is. We are declaring His holiness because of His character and what He has done in our lives to redeem us. This is worship—both from the earthly and eternal sides of Heaven.
Throughout the Bible, we read stories of the people God used to build His Kingdom. They were no different from you and me. They struggled. They didn’t always get it right. Often, they failed—majorly.
Moses led an entire nation into the Promised Land, yet murder, shame, and a fiery temper were still part of his story.
Noah built the ark that saved his family from the flood, yet his lack of self-control with alcohol led to generational curses.
David, the giant slayer and a great king, still wrestled with adultery, greed, and pride.
The Bible is filled with flawed people making bad mistakes, a reflection of the sin-ridden world we live in today. Yet, here’s the beautiful thing about our imperfections—even as ugly as they often are, our imperfections point to God's holiness.
Our failures, our imperfections, and the messy parts of our stories reveal the depth of God’s love and our desperate need for a perfect Savior.
Sharing our story and how God has redeemed us is an act of worship. It prepares us for something far greater than this world has to offer—it prepares us for eternal worship. Our stories also give us common ground with one another. When we share our brokenness with honesty and vulnerability, we realize we can relate to people we once thought we had nothing in common with. Our testimonies give us the opportunity to comfort and be comforted, to encourage and receive encouragement, to love and be loved.
Most importantly, our stories allow us to share the Good News of Jesus. When people see the contrast between our past and the redemption we have found in Christ, they witness the power of Jesus firsthand. They see what it looks like to live in the freedom Jesus purchased for us on the cross, and we get to tell them that this same freedom is available to them!
This enduring angelic cry of “Holy, holy, holy” serves as a reminder to us: we too should give ourselves to His continual praise. If walls and thresholds tremble at the presence of God, how much more should our hearts?
So, when you tell someone about Jesus, don’t be afraid to start with your story. It is your unique vantage point of God’s holiness. And when we call out to one another, proclaiming His goodness, we are preparing our hearts for worship that will never end.
-Brittany
Let's Talk About It: Do you find it challenging to share your story with others? What often keeps you from doing so?
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About Brittany:
Owner and Founder of Living Truth Collective, Brittany Tate, has a sincere passion for equipping women in God’s Truth. Her passion for biblical studies and psychology has led her to currently pursue becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor. As wife and mom of 5, she loves writing, spending time with her family, and traveling--all of these with a large matcha in her hand!
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