RCL: Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29; Romans 8:12-17; John 3:1-17 Isaiah 6:1-8 When reading the books of prophecy in the Old Testament, it is important to approach them as poetry rather than as history or journalism. Prophecy stretches our hearts and imaginations, offering glimpses of God’s glory and of a deeper reality transcending what we normally…

RCL: Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29 or Canticle 13 (or Canticle 2); Romans 8:12-17; John 3:1-17 Isaiah 6:1-8 This passage gives us the call story of the prophet Isaiah. It recounts how this particular person came to speak on behalf of God; prophets often go through a trial that marks them as God’s mouthpiece. In Isaiah’s…

Isaiah 6:1-8 The seraphs surrounding the throne in Isaiah’s heavenly vision continually sing praise to God. Yet, this is a rather peculiar choir. They are using their wings to cover their faces and feet. They do not feel at all worthy to look upon God, nor do they feel worthy to stand before him. We…

Isaiah 6:1-8 We begin our readings this Trinity Sunday with Isaiah’s inaugural vision and prophetic commission. This passage opens with the unimaginable: Isaiah sees God. And his response – the all too familiar human cry “Woe is me! I am lost.” In Exodus 33, Moses prays to the Lord to show him his glory. The…