Jehovah Appeals to Hearts

Jehovah next appeal to the Israelites to recall that they are in a privileged, responsible position.  They are his witnesses! He says:  "Remember these things, O Jacob, and you, O Israel, because you are my servant.  I have formed you.  You are a servant belonging to me. O Israel, you will not be forgotten on my part. I will wipe out your transgressions just as with a cloud, and your sins just as with a cloud mass.  Do return to me, for I will repurchase you.  Joyfully cry out, you heavens, for Jehovah has taken action!  Shout  in triumph, all lowest parts of the earth! Become cheerful, you mountains, with joyful outcry, you forest and all you trees in it!  For Jehovah has repurchased Jacob, and on Israel he shows his beauty." -Isaiah 44:21-23.

Israel did not form Jehovah. He is not a man-made god. Rather, Jehovah formed Israel to be his chosen servant. And he will prove his Godship once again when he delivers the nation.  He addresses his people tenderly, assuring them that if they repent, he will completely cover over their sins, hiding their transgression as if behind impenetrable clouds.  What a reason for  Israel to rejoice!  Jehovah's example motivates his modern-day servants to imitate his mercy.  They can do so by seeking to help erring ones-trying to reestablish  them spiritually if possible. -Galatians 6:1, 2.

Next time: The Climax of the Test of Godship

From the Book Isaiah's Prophecy Light for all Mankind, Volume II, 2001