Isaiah 45:18-19

The LORD says: "I did not tell my people to search for me in chaos. I am the LORD God, who proclaims justice, who speaks what is true."

In this chapter of Isaiah God says through the prophet that Cyrus of Persia will defeat the Babylonians and begin the restoration of Israel. In verse 14 God says the wealth of the nations will be given to Israel, after God saves the covenant people and enables them to return to Judah. God is not to be found in the chaos that existed before creation, but is the LORD of history who will bring justice to Israel and to all the earth.

This vision sustained the Jewish people throughout the centuries of their dispersion and persecution, and it has strengthened their resolve in this century to create a nation where all Jews are welcome.

Grace and peace...Bob