The Savior of Israel
But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you. O Israel, the One who formed you sans, “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; You are mine. When you go through deep waters, I will be there with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not burn up; the flames will not consume you. For I am the Lord, you God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. I gave Egypt as a ransom for your freedom; I gave Ethiopia and Seba your place. Others were given in exchange for you. I traded their lives for yours because you are precious to Me. You are honored, and I love you.” (vv. 1-4, NLT)
“”But you are My witnesses, O Israel!” says the Lord. “Your are my servant. You have been chosen to know Me, believe in Me, and understand that I alone am God. There no other God-there never has ben, and there never will be. I, yes,I, am the Lord and there is no other Savior. First I predicted your rescue, then I saved you and proclaimed it to the world.
No foreign god has ever done this. You are witnesses that I am the only God,” says the Lord. “From eternity to eternity I am God. No one can snatch anyone our of my hand. No one an undo what I have done.”(vv. 10-13, NLT)