The King Is Still On the Throne

Isaiah Chapter 6

3 Areas of Christ Authority

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Intro:

With the inauguration of a new president, economic down fall, rising unemployment rates, lingering wars, and the deterioration of the family, it is vital time in history for Christians to take a stand.   We must set aside our fears of the unknown, and trust in the authority of a mighty God.  We must remember that from October 29, 1929 Black Tuesday and the Great Depression, to September 1939 where the German’s invaded Poland starting WW2, to Nov. 22, 1963 with the Assassination of John F. Kennedy, to Sept. 11, 2001 a day that we won’t forget- throughout it all The King was still on the throne.

I often think back to my own personal experiences.  The warzone of a place I called home where battles were being fought on a regular basis, the rare medical disease that took the life of my grandmother of whom I loved dearly, to the emotional trauma I experienced in the Army, to the heartbreaking news of my parents’ divorce – throughout it all the King was still on the throne.

We all have our past experiences, but if we ever hope to be victorious throughout it all we have to remember that God is in control and the King is still on the throne. 

• 1. Politics (vs. 1a)
• Influence

King Uzziah was the last great King of the Southern Kingdom of Judah.  He ruled for 52 years, and he died in 742B.C.  In the earlier part of his reign, under the influence of the prophet Zachariah, he was faithful to God, and “did that which was right in the sight of the Lord” (2 Kings 15, 2 Chron. 26)  As a result God worked through King Uzziah in mighty ways making Judah the mightiest tribe in Israel.  Judah was blessed with prosperity unlike anything they had ever seen before.

• Intercede

But then, his pride led to his down fall.  He was unfaithful, and he entered into the temple of the Lord to burn incense and make offerings on the altar which was only to be done by the priest.   2 Chron. 26 tells us that he was immediately struck w/ leprosy, and he eventually died from it. Isa. 6:1

“Kings come and go, but the greatest King Is still on the throne.

Presidents come and go, but the King is still on the throne.

Nations come and go, but the King will still be on the throne.”

• 2. Personal (vs. 1-9)
• Authenticate – reveal, purge, purify, to make genuine

Isaiah’s ministry began with the death of King Uzziah, because of the transfer of his submission to authority.  The king has died, and now Isaiah’s head starts to become filled with “What ifs?”

• What if prosperity ceases?
• What if Israel is taken captive by the Philistines or Assyrians?
• What if depression comes and famine sets in?

As a result he goes into the temple and sees God high and lifted up on His throne, and hears the outcry of the seraphim “Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of His glory”, and he is overcome by the power and authority of God.

• READ – vs. 1 – 5

He sees himself as he really is in the presence of God.  His sinful state is revealed unto him.                  READ – 1 John 1:7

If we walk in the light of His Word, we will see exactly what Isaiah saw – that we are undone people w/ unclean lips.

• READ – vs. 6-7

This living coal represents the cleansing of the blood of Christ.  It is only through the blood of Christ that your iniquity can be taken away, and your sin purged. (QUOTE – 1 John 1:9)

• Authorize – enable, empower READ – vs. 8-9a

Prior to this time Isaiah had never heard the call of God.  I think many Christians have never felt like they were called to do anything for God, because they have never been authenticated or authorized.  God will not empower those who are not purified.  A heart right with the Lord will be quick to respond to His call.

• 3. People (9-13)

Read vs. 9 – “This people” – The Nation of Israel

• Deliver – vs. 10b – convert and heal
• Desolate – vs. 10-13 Hebrew word – Shaw-aw or as-oo-baw’ which means to lay waste, forsake, desert

Understand that what takes place here in vs. 10-13 is simply the revealing of man’s nature, not God’s doing.

 God doesn’t harden the hearts of the wicked, but He simply brings the hardness to the surface.

God doesn’t blind the eyes of the foolish, but simply reveals the darkness within.

Vs. 13 The result is like an oak tree being cut down so that a Holy seed shall be planted to grow unto new life. (DELIVER)

So no matter what you are going through in your life Christ is in control and the King Is Still On the Throne.

Close with 1 John 1:7; 9