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Praise the Holy One
Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lordof hosts, the whole earth is full of His glory. (Isaiah 6:3)
Holy, holy, holy is theLord God, the Almighty, who was and who is and who is to come. (Revelation 4:8)
Holy God, Holy Father (John 17:11), Holy Lord Jesus Christ (John 6:69), Holy Spirit.
Holy
The use of “holy” with reference to God conveys His absolute distinctness and separateness. God is wholly other, wholly different than we are. He is totally morally perfect. He is infinitely above His creation. “Holy” refers to His flawless perfection.
Visions of the Holy One
A glimpse of our Holy God has a profound impact:
When Isaiah saw the Lord, he said: Woe is me, for I am ruined! Because I am a man of unclean lips… (Isaiah 6:5)
When Ezekiel saw the Lord, he fell on his face. (Ezekiel 1:28)
When Daniel saw the Lord: No strength was left in me, for my natural color turned to a deathly pallor, and I retained no strength. But I heard the sound of his words; and as soon as I heard the sound of his words, I fell into a deep sleep on my face, with my face to the ground. (Daniel 10:8-9)
The men who were with [Daniel] did not see the vision; nevertheless, a great dread fell on them, and they ran away to hide themselves. (Daniel 10:7)
When John saw the Lord, he fell at His feet like a dead man. (Revelation 1:17)
Our Response to His Holiness
If we understand His holiness, even a little, we have a better comprehension of our own sinfulness, and wonder at God’s incomprehensible love for us. Seeing the Holy One spurs our desire to please Him and serve Him.
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Holy God, we praise You. You are beyond our comprehension, infinitely above ourselves. We praise Your perfection, Your absolute righteousness. Help us fall at Your feet, worshipping You. Help us never be casual about You. Help us see our sinfulness in light of Your holiness. Help us seek You and strive to be holy ourselves as You commanded.
