Isaiah 48:17

"“Come near to me and hear this: “From the beginning I have not spoken in secret; from the time that it happened, I was there.” Now the Lord GOD has sent me with his Spirit."

Key Reflection

This passage emphasizes the openness and directness of God's communication, indicating that His revelations have always been clear and available. By saying He was present "from the time that it happened," God underscores His continuous involvement and sovereignty in history, underscoring that His plans are not hidden but revealed through both His word and His Spirit.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Thy Redeemer -(see the notes atIsaiah 41:14;Isaiah 43:1). Which teacheth thee to profit -Teaching you what things will most conduce to your welfare. The reference hero is chiefly to the afflictions which they suffered in Babylon. Which leadeth thee -I am thy conductor and guide. God taught them, as he does his people now, by his Providence, his revealed word, and his Spirit, the way in which they ought to go. It is one of his characteristics that he is the guide and director of his people.

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