Conclusion of "All-Powerful,All-Wise"

To Jehovah, entire nations are as a drop of water falling from a bucket. They are no more than fine dust that accumulates on a scale, without effect.  Suppose that someone were to construct a huge altar and use as firewood for the altar all trees that covered the mountains of Lebanon.  Then suppose that he were to offer as sacrifice s all the animals that roamed on those mountains.  Even such an offering would not be worthy of Jehovah. As if the imagery used thus far were not sufficient, Isaiah resorts to an even stronger statement-all the nations are as "less than nothing" in Jehovah's eyes. -Isaiah 40:17. New Revised Standard Version.

 To emphasize further that Jehovah is beyond  compare, Isaiah proceeds to show the folly of those who make idols out of gold, silver, or wood.  How foolish to think that  any such idol could be a fitting representation  of the "One who is dwelling above the circle of the earth" and who holds sway over its inhabitants! -Read Isaiah 40:18-24.

All these vivid descriptions lead us to one conclusion-nothing can prevent the all-powerful, all-wise, and incomparable Jehovah from fulfilling his promise.  How Isaiah's words must have comforted and strengthened the Jewish exiles in Babylon who longed to return to their homeland!  Today, we too can have confidence that Jehovah's promises for out future will become a reality.

Next time: "Who Has Created These Things?"

From the Book Isaiah's Prophecy Light for all Mankind, 2000