ANDY ANDERSON

The Bible teaches that God is holy, and understanding His holiness changes how people see themselves, their lives, and their worship. Revelation chapters 4 and 5 describe a powerful vision of heaven where all creation bows before God and the Lamb, Jesus Christ. Consider that worship is not just about singing or emotion; it is about recognizing who God truly is and responding to His worth.

In the vision, heavenly beings continually praise God, saying “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty.” The elders fall before Him, casting their crowns at His feet, declaring that He alone deserves glory, honour, and power because He created all things. The same scene continues when the Lamb, Jesus, appears. The elders and angels worship Him because He was slain and has redeemed people from every nation through His blood.

Worship is not limited to songs or services. It is about understanding the holiness and authority of God. Heaven responds with complete humility and gratitude, yet many on earth struggle to do the same. The question is not whether God is worthy but whether people will humble themselves enough to worship Him as He deserves.

The preacher in the message emphasized that true worship begins when we let the Word of God move us. Church should never be treated as routine, because each moment in God’s presence carries eternal weight. God’s Word has the power to transform lives, but only if hearts are open and willing to respond.

When Isaiah saw a vision of God’s throne in Isaiah chapter 6, he realized how unclean he was. He said, “Woe is me, for I am undone.” Seeing God’s holiness made him see his own sin. Before that moment, Isaiah had been judging others, but once he saw the Lord, he recognized his own need for forgiveness. God then cleansed him and called him into service. Real change begins when a person sees the holiness of God and confesses their sin honestly.

King Uzziah’s life also teaches this truth. As a young ruler, he followed God and prospered, but when he became proud, he forgot that his success came from God. His pride led to his downfall. Isaiah witnessed this and later saw that even the greatest of men are nothing compared to the Lord who reigns forever. Human strength and success fade, but God’s holiness and faithfulness never change.

The vision in Isaiah also describes heavenly beings who cover their faces and feet as they worship. Even they, created to serve God, humble themselves before Him. In this we see that reverence is not outdated. God’s holiness demands humility, modesty, and obedience.

The Bible says that even creation trembles before God. The mountains shake and the earth melts at His presence, yet many people remain unmoved. If the earth, which has no soul, responds to His power, then surely those who know Him should respond with deeper reverence.

Because of Jesus Christ, believers are invited to come boldly before God, not with pride but with humility and gratitude. Jesus’ sacrifice makes this possible. Without Him, no one could stand before a holy God. Prayer, worship, and obedience should flow from this understanding, not from duty but from love and awe.

Isaiah’s response after being forgiven was simple: “Here am I; send me.” When a person experiences God’s holiness and mercy, the only right answer is surrender. Saying yes to God means trusting Him completely, even when life is hard or uncertain. His holiness guarantees His faithfulness. He never lies, fails, or changes.

We should constantly undergo self-examination. God is still holy. He is still worthy of worship, obedience, and trust. People often hesitate to surrender fully because they want God to fit into their plans, but faith means fitting into His. When believers understand His holiness, they stop doubting His goodness.

God’s holiness reveals His worth. It exposes human sin. It demands surrender. But it also guarantees His faithfulness. He can be trusted completely. When we see Him as He truly is, we can only respond as those in heaven do. By falling before Him in worship, grateful for His mercy and confident in His promises.

1 Peter 1:16

because it is written: “You shall be holy, for I am holy.