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God's High and Holy Wardrobe

By Robin Burroughs

It was a very special day indeed. We all sat with much anticipation as we waited for the Bridal March to begin to play. We were about to witness the marriage of a beautiful young couple who loved the Lord and most importantly who had kept themselves pure for this day. As the music changed into the Bridal March, the bride entered the room. What a breath taking moment. Her gown was as white as snow and her train seemed to fill the room! She captivated her audience. Because of what she represented, we were in awe. Have you been to a wedding and really knew the physical state of the couple? It certainly makes a difference. The wardrobes of most brides do not mean what they used to mean. The wedding dress color used to represent something very special---purity and how exciting it is to know that for Christians it does mean exactly that.

Although the above story does not compare to seeing the glory of God and His Wardrobe, it may be the best experience we have to draw on in this life. Try to imagine what Isaiah must have felt like as he caught a glimpse of God's glory.

In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. (Isaiah 6:1)

King Uzziah had reigned in Judah for fifty-two years and died. In this timely manner, Isaiah sees a vision in which God is upon His throne of glory. Though King Uzziah was dead, there was still only one king in Judah, and He remained. Isaiah was able to see Him as the heavenly King in the full exercise of His rule as He sat on His throne (high and lifted up).

Just as we do not keep our eyes on the bride's face, Isaiahs eyes fell instinctively to the skirts of His robe that filled the temple. Here the word is used of the robe as it flows down over the knees of God seated on the throne, and reaches to and covers the floor of the temple. His robe and great train represents His majesty, His power, and His glory.

Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts. (Isaiah 6:5)

What would your response be after seeing the glory of God? Would you feel the same as Isaiah? After catching a glimpse of God's glory, he quickly examined himself and found himself unworthy. We must examine ourselves on a daily basis. There will be a time when we will see God for ourselves but at that moment, it will be too late to examine ourselves for change.

The account of Isaiah's vision gives us a clear picture of God's Royal Robe. On the day of Judgment, when I face my Lord, I know that I will feel unworthy yet by the grace of God and obedience to His word, I can be ready to accept my own royal robe.

1.  Where did King Uzziah rule?

2.  How long was he King?

3.  Who was Isaiah?

4.  What did Isaiah see in his vision?

5.  What does God's robe represent?

6.  How do you think you will feel when you see God's glory on the day of Judgment?

7.  How can you prepare yourself today for the day when you will see God?