Good people pass away;

the godly often die before their time.

But no one seems to care or wonder why.

No one seems to understand

that God is protecting them from the evil to come.

Isaiah 57:1

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

God, the LORD, created the heavens and stretched them out.

He created the earth and everything in it.

He gives breath to everyone,

life to everyone who walks the earth…

Isaiah 42:5

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.

Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you.

I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.

For I hold you by your right hand—

I, the LORD your God.

And I say to you,

‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.

Isaiah 41:10, 11