Who Is on the Throne?

In the year of King Uzziah’s death, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, lofty and exalted, with the train of His robe filling the temple. Seraphim stood above Him, each having six wings; with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one called out to another and said, “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory.” (Isaiah 6:1-3)

Uzziah was king of Judah for 52 years (2 Chronicles 26:3). He did what was right in the sight of God, and God blessed him and prospered him (4-15). For the better part of his reign things were going well for the nation of Judah, both materially and spiritually. However, Uzziah grew proud and was struck with leprosy (16-21). With the king dead, people, including Isaiah, wondered what was going to happen next. What kind of king would Jotham be? The correct answer is, “It doesn’t matter what kind of king Jotham or anyone else is; they are not really in charge.” Isaiah saw a vision that reminded him of that very thing. God is the One who sits on the throne, and it will never be vacant.