What does "holy is the LORD our God" teach about God's character? Setting the Scene “Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at His holy mountain, for holy is the LORD our God.” (Psalm 99:9) What “Holy” Signifies • Set Apart: totally distinct from every created thing (Isaiah 40:25). • Morally Perfect: utterly free from sin or defect (Habakkuk 1:13). • Majestic & Awesome: infinite beauty and glory (Exodus 15:11). • Consuming Fire: opposed to and purging all evil (Hebrews 12:29). Five Truths About God’s Character in “Holy Is the LORD Our God” 1. Absolute Uniqueness • “There is none holy like the LORD” (1 Samuel 2:2). • No rival shares His nature or authority. 2. Moral Perfection • “God is Light; in Him there is no darkness at all” (1 John 1:5). • Every thought, decree, and action is flawlessly righteous. 3. Transcendent Majesty • “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come!” (Revelation 4:8). • His holiness magnifies His eternal, sovereign rule. 4. Unapproachable Yet Inviting • Sinful humanity cannot stand before Him (Isaiah 6:5), yet He invites worship “at His holy mountain” (Psalm 99:9). • Through atonement He provides the way to draw near (Hebrews 10:19–22). 5. Standard for His People • “Be holy, because I am holy” (1 Peter 1:16). • His character becomes the pattern for ours, transforming conduct, speech, and motives. Living in Light of His Holiness • Reverence: approach worship with awe, not casualness. • Repentance: allow His purity to expose and cleanse hidden sin (Psalm 139:23–24). • Reliance: trust Christ’s finished work to grant access to the Holy One (Hebrews 4:16). • Reflection: pursue personal holiness, knowing His Spirit empowers growth (Galatians 5:16–25). |
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