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Scripture Focus

“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory.” – Isaiah 6:3 (ESV)

Devotional Thought

When Scripture repeats a word three times, it signals perfection, fullness, and emphasis. God is not merely described as holy once, or even twice—He is holy, holy, holy. This is not poetic excess; it is theological precision. Holiness is not simply something God possesses—it is who He is. It is the very atmosphere of His being.

To say that God is holy means at least three things:

1. He is distinct and transcendent. God is utterly “other.” He is not a greater version of humanity, nor is He bound by the limitations of creation. He is spirit (John 4:24), eternal, self-existent, and uncreated. Isaiah’s vision reminds us that even the angels cover their faces in His presence. God’s holiness places Him above and beyond all that He has made.
2. He is morally perfect.God is not measured by righteousness—He is righteousness. His holiness defines what is pure, just, and good. This is why Scripture asks, “Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord?” (Psalm 24:3). Apart from Christ, no one can stand before such moral perfection. God’s holiness exposes our sin, not to crush us, but to reveal our need for grace.
3. He is incomparable.When Moses asked God for His name, the Lord replied, “I AM WHO I AM.” God cannot be compared, categorized, or contained. There is no scale on which He can be measured and no rival with whom He can be matched. His holiness means He is wholly unique—without equal, without rival, without parallel.

Understanding God’s holiness humbles us. It dismantles the idea that salvation arose from God’s need or loneliness. God is complete in Himself—perfect, satisfied, and glorious. Salvation flows not from deficiency, but from overflowing grace. In Christ, God reveals that His holiness and mercy are not in conflict; they meet at the cross.

To behold the holiness of God is to be undone, like Isaiah, and then remade. It fills us with awe, drives us to repentance, and draws us into deeper worship. The more clearly we see His holiness, the more precious His grace becomes.

Reflection Questions

1. When you think about God, do you primarily consider His love, mercy, or power?
2. How often do you intentionally reflect on His holiness?
3. How does God’s moral perfection challenge the way you think, speak, and live each day?
4. What does it mean for your worship that God is utterly transcendent and incomparable?
5. How should the holiness of God deepen your gratitude for Jesus, who makes it possible for us to stand in God’s presence?

Closing Prayer

Holy God, You are high and lifted up, perfect in all Your ways. Forgive me for the times I take Your holiness lightly or reduce You to something I can easily understand. Help me to worship You in spirit and truth, with reverence and awe. Thank You for Jesus, who makes it possible for me to stand before You. May Your holiness shape my thoughts, my worship, and my life today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.