Isaiah 43:1-7
Haiku of assurance
The Lord speaks: Don't fear,
you are redeemed. I call you
by name; you are mine.
I will be with you,
flooding waters won't harm you,
nor will the fire burn.
God's playing favourite,
saves Israel; cares little
for lesser peoples!
Precious in God's sight
is Israel. More precious
than other nations?
Ancient promises
revealing exclusive views
of the deity.
The prophet declares
the unfailing love of God
bringing people home.
Created for God's
glory: Israel. Or so
these writings affirm.
© Ken Rookes 2025
No, I don't think that this passage has anything to say to the current situation in the Middle East.
I would expect that current prophets are those condemning the vengeance, violence and the killing, on all sides, and calling for peace.
