The watchmen shout and sing with joy,

for before their very eyes

they see the LORD returning to Jerusalem.

Isaiah 52:8

…I, the LORD, made you,

and I will not forget you.

I have swept away your sins like a cloud.

I have scattered your offenses like the morning mist.

Oh, return to me,

for I have paid the price to set you free.”

Isaiah 44:21-22

I replied, “But my work seems so useless!

I have spent my strength for nothing and to no purpose.

Yet I leave it all in the LORD’s hand;

I will trust God for my reward.”

And now the LORD speaks—
…

He says, “You will do more than restore the people of Israel to me.

I will make you a light to the Gentiles,

and you will bring my salvation to the ends of the earth.”

Isaiah 49:4-6

(The Upper Room, Jerusalem)

“From eternity to eternity I am God.

No one can snatch anyone out of my hand.

No one can undo what I have done.”

Isaiah 43:13

…listen to the LORD who created you.

…the one who formed you says,

“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.

I have called you by name; you are mine.

Isaiah 43:1