Isaiah 46:5-7

An *idol can be very expensive to make. But its maker has completely wasted his money. No *idol can ever do anything to help its owner.

God’s plans never fail

v8 ‘Remember this, you people who do not obey God’s laws. Think carefully about what I am saying. v9 Think of all that I did for you long ago. I alone am God. There is no other god. I am God. There is none like me. v10 From the beginning I announced what the end would be. I announced what would happen in the future. I declared that my plans would never fail. And that I would do all that I intended to do. v11 I am calling a man (Cyrus) from the east. He comes from a distant country to do what I intend. He will attack like some powerful bird that suddenly dives from the sky. I have spoken and I will cause it to happen. I have made my plans and Cyrus will carry out my purpose.’