Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Wed.'s Devo - "In the Year that Uzziah Died"

Read Isa. 6:1
This first verse packs a wallop. King Uzziah had been crowned king at the age of 16 and reigned 52 years. His name means "the strength of God". He started out following the Lord and God prospered him and made him strong, but when he was at the height of his power he became arrogant and proud and decided to burn incense in the temple. The priests tried to stop him but he with stood them. When he took the sensor in his hand he broke out with leprosy and ran from the temple. He was leper for the rest of his life and not able to be buried in the place of the kings because of it. Leprosy is a picture of sin since it is a disease of the "flesh" that affects the whole body. Uzziah's sin affected the whole body of the Lord. One day sin will die once and for all and we will see the Lord. When Uzziah died Isaiah had an "open heaven" experience and saw the Lord seated on his throne in heaven. His train which stands for his glory filled the temple. We will one day get to see that.
Lord, help us not to get caught up in pride and miss the display of your glory.

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