Isaiah 59 - 63

Israel was in a predicament; God was able to rescue them, but their sins had separated them from Him.  As a result, His ear seemed to not hear and His eye appeared to not notice the people He had chosen.  The nation needed to forsake their wicked ways, thoughts, and deeds in order to return to the One who loved them.  God would send them help, assistance and light for their journey.  Their rescue would not come from foreign powers or domestic ingenuity; their help would come from God Himself.  In fact, God would become the nation's glory - this was good news for the nation.  Isaiah encouraged the people to turn their hearts and minds toward God so that He would bring about this promised time of refreshing and joyfulness.  God would bring victory to His people while exacting judgement from His enemies.