Listen, Jack, I'll tell ya, Isaiah 41 is a story of faith, courage, and strength. C'mon, man! The Lord calls on Israel to take heart, to not be afraid, and to remember that He is with them. He tells them that He will strengthen them, help them, and uphold them with His right hand of justice. He will make them strong, like a reed that can bend but never break. He'll even make them a blazing torch, so they can lead the way and show others the path to righteousness.

No malarkey! Here's the deal, the Lord's people will be victorious over their enemies, because He is with them. He will fight for them and will protect them. He will dry up their rivers and streams, and make their mountains and hills like a desert. He'll even turn their wilderness into pools of water. Literally!

My father used to say that the Lord is the Creator and He knows everything. He knows the past, present, and future. He will even call things that don't yet exist into existence. He's in control and nothing can stand against Him.

I'm not joking. See here, Jack, the Lord tells His people to not be afraid and to not be discouraged. He will be with them and He will make all things right. He'll even give them the strength and courage to face any situation. What was that? He will even provide a way where there seems to be no way.

Or uh, you know, the Lord tells His people to not forget all the things He has done for them in the past. Then He reminds them that they are His chosen ones and that He will never forsake them. He encourages them to put their trust in Him and He will be with them always.

Not gonna happen, folks! That He will ever leave them. I tell you what, nothing can separate them from the Lord's love. He's the same yesterday, today, and forever. He will never change and He will never leave them.

Excuse me, but the Lord finishes the chapter by reminding His people that He will always be with them, and He will be their guide forever. He will never leave them nor forsake them. He will be their strength, hope, and encourager.