Isaiah 49:13-18 A Promise to Believe

Isaiah 49:13-18 contains one of the most reassuring promises in Scripture.  Like the previous section in Isaiah, God continues to tackle the unwillingness of His people to believe His Word.  In this case, a wonderful promise is in Isaiah 49:13, but it is followed up with unbelief (cf. Isaiah 49:14).  Difficult circumstances call into question the validity of God's promise.  Isaiah 49:15-16 contain two beautiful images that reassure God's people.  Isaiah 49:16 provides an easy road to the Gospel as God reminds us of the hands of our Savior (cf. John 20:19-20, 27).  When circumstances tempt us to think God has forgotten us, remember His hands.