![]() He rebelled against the Babylonian overlords in 556 B.C., and after a series of victories, entered Babylon as victor in 539 the following year he issued a decree which allowed the Jewish captives to return to their homeland ( 2 Chr 36:22– 23 Ezr 1:1– 4). The ruler is Cyrus ( 44:28 45:1), king of Anshan in Persia, a vassal of the Babylonians. * Earlier prophets had spoken of the Assyrians and Babylonians as the Lord’s instruments for the punishment of Israel’s sins here the Lord is described as raising up and giving victory to a foreign ruler in order to deliver Israel from the Babylonian exile. Or, “I will give Jerusalem a herald of good news.” Not one of you foretold it, not one spoke Ģ7“The first news for Zion: here they come,” He shall trample the rulers down like mud,Ģ6Who announced this from the beginning, that we might know That the hand of the L ORD has done this,īring forward your arguments, says the King of Jacob.Ģ5I have stirred up one from the north, and he comes Together with the plane tree and the pine, I will turn the wilderness into a marshland,Īnd the dry ground into springs of water.ġ9In the wilderness I will plant the cedar, I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.ġ8I will open up rivers on the bare heights, ![]() In the Holy One of Israel you shall glory.ġ7The afflicted and the needy seek water in vain, *ġ6When you winnow them, the wind shall carry them off, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.ġ1Yes, all shall be put to shame and disgrace Then fastening it with nails so it will not totter.ĩYou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth The one who beats with the hammer, him who strikes on the anvil, Who has called forth the generations from the beginning? aħThe woodworker encourages the goldsmith, ( Proverbs 2:6, 7) God can also use his holy spirit, or active force, to give his worshippers the emotional and mental strength needed to endure trials.- Isaiah 40:29 Luke 11:13.2Who has stirred up from the East the champion of justice,ģHe pursues them, passing on without loss, ( Joshua 1:8 Hebrews 4:12) For example, God’s Word offers practical wisdom to those who face trials, such as poverty, illness, or the loss of a loved one. ![]() If someone falls, God can extend his right hand to pull him up.- Isaiah 41:13.Ī primary way that God strengthens and assists his worshippers is by means of his Word, the Bible. He uses a word picture to convey how he reacts when his people need help. “I will fortify you, yes, I will help you, I will really hold on to you with my right hand of righteousness.” Using three phrases to convey one thought, Jehovah emphasizes the certainty of his support. They can be certain that no circumstance will ever prevent God from acting in their behalf.- Psalm 118:6 Romans 8:32 Hebrews 13:6. ![]() ![]() “I am your God.” Jehovah calms his worshippers by reminding them that he still considers himself to be their God and that he accepts them as his worshippers. Because he sees what they go through and he hears their prayers, it is as though he were right there with them.- Psalm 34:15 1 Peter 3:12. “I am with you.” Jehovah gives his worshippers a reason why they should not be afraid-they are not alone. Jehovah a God reassures his loyal worshippers that he supports them, no matter what problems they face. ![]()
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