Isaiah 39 tells of Hezekiah’s poor judgment trusting the King of Babylon. Isaiah informs the king that Babylon will one day take all of the treasures he showed Babylon’s king.

Isaiah 40 returns to prophecy. It speaks words of comfort. The time of judgment will pass. God will again make things right for Jerusalem.

We find yet another of the Messianic prophecies. This speaks of the good shepherd who will take care of his flock. Jesus calls himself the good shepherd and in the minds of his Jewish followers these words would be remembered.

Despite the power of the nations that come against Jerusalem, none can compare with the power of our almighty God. Things may seem impossible but God will prevail. People are like grass they are temporary on the earth but God is eternal. God measured out the earth in His hands. He is ultimately greater than any god humans can create. God is greater than any foe.

When we encounter hopeless situations we need to remember that God is always there. He never sleeps or gets tired. In the wisdom of His time he will lift us up.

Psalm 106 recounts the inconstancy of the people of God. Time and time again the people forgot that the Lord is their God. They trusted in other nations. They trusted in other gods. They broke the covenant God had established with them. They brought upon themselves the punishment promised in that covenant as a result of disobedience and lack of faith. But God is always constant. Whenever the people cry out to Him he responds and shows compassion. No matter how often we stray God is always there. He remembers the covenant.