Here ‘forget’ is more than a temporary failure of memory. It means that the people from Israel could neglect to give honour to their *Lord. But they have a special place in God’s love. So he will take great care of them. The God who created the world and everything in it has complete power (see Isaiah 43:1-2).

• The *Lord frequently reminds the *Israelites that they belong to him. Therefore there is no reason for them to be afraid of anything or anybody. (See, among many examples, Isaiah 41:10; Isaiah 44:2; Isaiah 51:7; Isaiah 54:4).

God has all power

v15 ‘I am the *Lord your God. I so stir the sea that the waves roar. My name is “Commander of Heaven’s Armies”. v16 I have put my words in your mouth. I will keep you in safety under the cover of my hand. I am he who fixed the heavens in their place. I established the earth. And I again say to the citizens of *Jerusalem that you are my special people.’

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