G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 43:1-28
Following the manifesto, we have in the next three chapters a series of messages of Jehovah. The first declares His perpetual purpose for His people. His constant attitude of love is affirmed in promises which gain their force from the fact that they glance back at past deliverances. Passing through waters, and through rivers, walking through fire, they are to be safe, for they have been safe in such conditions. Then deliverance is definitely promised, in which the north must give up, and the... read more
F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Isaiah 43:14-28
a Way in the Wilderness Isaiah 43:14-28 Let uptake care lest we thwart God’s purpose in our lives. We were made to show forth His praise, Isaiah 43:21 ; but we must beware of causing a revoking of His gracious purpose (See Numbers 14:34 , r.v. margin): by prayerlessness, Isaiah 43:22 ; by the neglect of little things, Isaiah 43:23 ; by the lack of sweetness and tenderness in our disposition, Isaiah 43:24 . “Be not high-minded, but fear; for if God spared not the natural branches, neither... read more