Holy Holy Holy

Title: "Worshiping the Holy, Holy, Holy God"

Scripture: Isaiah 6:3

Isaiah 6:3 “3 And one called to another: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Armies; his glory fills the whole earth.”

Introduction

Worship is often thought of as a response to who God is.

But what makes God worthy of worship?

In Isaiah 6:3, the seraphim proclaim God’s holiness three times:

“Holy, holy, holy.”

In Hebrew literature, repeating a word three times is a way of expressing the highest degree of a concept.

It’s not merely that God is holy,

but that He is infinitely holy,

set apart, and perfect in His purity.

This declaration highlights the core reason for our worship—God's holiness.

Tonight, as we sing

lets reflect on what it means to worship

a holy God

and why His holiness demands our

reverence and awe.

Point 1: God’s Holiness is Set Apart

The first aspect of God's holiness

is that He is completely set apart—

utterly distinct from His creation.

In a world marred by sin,

God stands alone in purity and perfection.

To say "holy" once is to acknowledge this distinction,

but to repeat it three times emphasizes the intensity and completeness of His holiness.

Application:

When we come to worship,

we are not approaching someone like us.

We come before a God who is entirely set apart,

deserving of reverence,

humility,

and awe.

This is why worship is not casual—it’s a response to the fact that He is set apart

Point 2: God’s Holiness Reveals Our Need for Him

In Isaiah’s vision,

the overwhelming holiness of God caused him to cry out,

Isaiah 6:5 “5 Then I said: Woe is me for I am ruined because I am a man of unclean lips and live among a people of unclean lips, and because my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of Armies.”

God’s holiness reveals our sinfulness,

our need for cleansing,

and our utter dependence on His grace.

Application:

True worship comes from a place of recognizing our own unworthiness

in light of His holiness.

It’s in the presence of a holy God

that we see our need for salvation—

and we worship because He has made a way for us through Christ.

Our worship, then, becomes a grateful response to His grace.

Point 3: God’s Holiness Fills the Earth with His Glory

Isaiah 6:3 declares that "the whole earth is full of His glory."

God's holiness is not confined to heaven—

it radiates throughout all creation,

proclaiming His majesty.

Every sunrise,

mountain,

and ocean

declares the glory of our holy God.

Application:

When we see God’s glory in creation,

it points us back to His holiness.

Our worship is a reflection

of recognizing that everything in this world

is under the reign of a holy God.

Worship is our acknowledgment

that all things exist for His glory,

and we join in with all creation to praise Him.

Conclusion

The thrice-holy God we worship is unlike anything or anyone else.

His holiness sets Him apart,

reveals our need for Him,

and fills the earth with His glory.

As we worship, let’s remember that we are not merely singing songs or praying words—

we are responding to a God

whose holiness demands our awe, gratitude, and devotion.