Revelation 4:8 “Each of these living beings had six wings, and their wings were covered all over with eyes, inside and out. Day after day and night after night they keep on saying, ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty-the one who always was, who is, and who is still to come.’”
John paints this incredible picture of heaven and of all the angels worshipping Jesus day after day, and night after night. It’s like a scene only Michael Bay could create! But here it is, recorded in this wonderful letter written by John on the island of Patmos nearly two thousand years ago. It’s a picture of the end times and all of creation is worshipping Jesus proclaiming him to be holy, holy, holy. What a scene!
I learned in Bible school that the Bible often repeats itself and sometimes certain words or phrases are written three times in succession. This is done for emphasis and is the author’s way of saying, “hey this is really important- pay attention!” John records that the angels praise Jesus three times calling out to him, “holy, holy, holy.” I guess this means Jesus is holy! That’s the understatement of the century! I know at this time of year it’s easy to think of cute little baby Jesus in his manger with all the adorable animals, but our Jesus is really this mighty king who is holy, holy, holy. Revelation paints a picture of the future which gets really, really bad, but then gets really, really good forever. And at the center of this amazing ending is Jesus Christ who is holy, holy, holy. The angels understand this, but do I? Do I worship the holy, holy, holy, Lord and Savior of the universe? Today, I need to. Today I need to remember to worship him, just as the angels do in heaven.
Dear Jesus, thank you for being holy, holy, holy. I praise you for being holy, holy, holy. Amen.
