Our Holy God inspires awe and service

Isaiah was born and reared in Jerusalem in days of prosperity. Evidently his family was affluent - enabling him to obtain a good education. Jewish tradition holds that Isaiah's father, Amoz, was a brother of King Amaziah. If so, Isaiah was a grandson of King Joash and a first cousin of King Uzziah. Undoubtedly, Isaiah spent much time in the company of royalty. He even gave advice on foreign affairs to King Hezekiah. Isaiah was married to a prophetess so presumably his wife prophesied.

Isaiah received his call to ministry in the year King Uzziah died. Isaiah's ministry continued through the reign of Hezekiah, who died around 686 B.C. According to tradition, Isaiah was martyred during the reign of King Manasseh by being sawed in half inside a hollow log.

What we see is just a glimpse of the majesty of God. Isaiah only saw the hem of God's robe, and it filled the entire Temple. It was in the presence of God that Isaiah understood that he was a sinful man in need of redemption. The Lord cleansed Isaiah equipping him to work. Isaiah wasn't interested in prestige or money. He simply wanted to do God's will.

A word to give God praise "magnanimous".