When the world pauses to behold the coronation of an earthly monarch, it reminds us that human hearts were made to marvel at glory. Yet the Scriptures present a coronation scene infinitely greater than any earthly display, a throne room not of a temporal ruler, but of the eternal God Himself. In our Homesick for Heaven series, we turned to some of the most breathtaking visions in the Bible: Ezekiel 1, Isaiah 6, Revelation 1, and Revelation 4–5.

These passages are not given to satisfy curiosity but to stir worship, and to make us homesick for where our true citizenship lies.

Awestruck Before the Throne (Ezekiel 1; Revelation 1:10–18)

Ezekiel describes a heavenly scene that defies human categories; creatures like burning coals of fire, lightning darting back and forth, wheels full of eyes, and above it all, “the likeness of a throne”(Ezekiel 1:22–28). He falls on his face because there is no other fitting response to such glory.

John has a similar experience in Revelation 1:10–18. When he sees the risen Christ, robe to His feet, eyes like flames, feet like burnished bronze, voice like many waters, he collapses “as though dead.” The very disciple who leaned on Jesus’ chest during His earthly ministry now cannot stand in the presence of His unveiled majesty.

And yet this same glorious Christ places His hand on John and says, “Fear not.”What a Savior. The One whose presence overwhelms is the One who welcomes His people.

The Throne That Rules All Things (Revelation 4:1–6; Isaiah 6:1)

John’s vision continues in Revelation 4, where he sees a door standing open in Heaven and is invited to “come up here.” What dominates his vision? A throne.Lightning, thunder, blazing torches, and a sea of glass, all centered around the One who sits enthroned in sovereign majesty.

Isaiah experiences this centuries earlier:
“I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up” (Isaiah 6:1). The earthly king Uzziah had died, but the heavenly King remained enthroned. His robe filled the temple, an image of limitless splendor. Isaiah needed that vision, and so do we.

When life on earth feels unstable, we remember that the throne of Heaven is never shaken.

Holiness That Undoes Us and Cleanses Us (Isaiah 6:2–7; Revelation 4:8)

Around the throne Isaiah sees seraphim, “burning ones” each with six wings, crying to one another, “Holy, holy, holy” (Isaiah 6:3). John hears the same cry in Revelation 4:8. Holiness is the soundtrack of Heaven.

Confronted with this holiness, Isaiah cries, “Woe is me!” (Isaiah 6:5). That is what true holiness does; it reveals our sin, strips away our pride, and brings us to repentance.

And yet God provides cleansing. A burning coal touches Isaiah’s lips, symbolizing forgiveness and atonement (Isaiah 6:6–7). For us, that cleansing comes through the blood of Christ, the true and final sacrifice to which every altar pointed.

Holiness that exposes also purifies. This is why a right vision of God leads to a right view of ourselves, and a right view of ourselves leads to genuine repentance.

Joining the Worship of Heaven (Revelation 4:9–11; 5:1–14)

If we ask, “What is happening in Heaven right now?” Scripture answers with clarity: worship.

In Revelation 4:9–11, the living creatures give glory, the elders fall down, and crowns are cast before the throne as they proclaim, “Worthy are You, our Lord and God.”

In Revelation 5, the Lamb steps forward to take the scroll, and Heaven erupts in a new song: “Worthy are You… for You were slain, and by Your blood You ransomed people for God.” Soon myriads of angels join, declaring, “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain,” and finally every creature in Heaven and on earth echoes the same praise (Revelation 5:11–14).

Heaven is not bored. Heaven is not distracted. Heaven is thundering with worship. And church, this is what we prepare for even now. The church on earth joins the worship of Heaven as we live lives of surrender, humility, obedience, and praise.

Why You Should Watch the Full Sermon

Each of these passages gives us only a glimpse, a glimpse so glorious the prophets could hardly bear it. And yet God has preserved these visions for our good: to lift our eyes, deepen our awe, increase our joy in Christ, and renew our longing for the day when we will see Him face to face.

If your heart needs recalibrating…
If worship has become routine…
If your view of God feels too small…
…then I invite you to watch the full message. These Scriptures are not meant to entertain us; they are meant to awaken us. The King is on the throne.
He is holy.
He is worthy.
And very soon, we will see Him as He is.