Isaiah 47 - 49

Judgment is pronounced on Babylon.  Unfortunately, pride will overcome Babylon, so that she does not even perceive the danger she is in until it is too late.  She has taken pride in her dealings conducted seemingly unseen by anyone; but she has not escaped the view of the Holy One of Israel.

Even through this process, Israel will be brought into a greater relationship with her God.  Although they are stubborn and refuse to acknowledge their dependence on God, He performs His mighty works in order to magnify His own great name.  His plan from the beginning has been to redeem the nation of Israel and give no rest to the wicked.

To fulfill this plan, God will send His Servant to do His work and bring Israel back to Him.  Not only will this Servant redeem Israel; but He will bring salvation to the ends of the earth.  This should result (and will result) in global expressions of praise and thanksgiving.  God will not abandon the nation He has set apart to display His glory.