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Isaiah 41:22,23
Let them bringthem forth, and shew us what shall happen: let them shew the former things, what theybe, that we may consider them, and know the latter end of them; or declare us things for to come…

Isaiah 44:7
And who, as I, shall call, and shall declare it, and set it in order for me, since I appointed the ancient people? and the things that are coming, and shall come, let them shew unto them.

Isaiah 45:21
Tell ye, and bringthem near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time?who hath told it from that time?have not I the LORD? andthere is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour;there is none beside me.

my counsel

Isaiah 46:11
Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my counsel from a far country: yea, I have spokenit, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposedit, I will also do it.

Isaiah 43:13
Yea, before the daywas Iam he; andthere is none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall let it?

Psalm 33:11
The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.

and from ancient times what is still to come
This phrase underscores God's timelessness and His control over future events. The reference to "ancient times" suggests that God's plans have been established long before human history unfolded. This aligns with the biblical theme of God's eternal covenant and promises, such as those made to Abraham inGenesis 12:1-3, which have implications for future generations. The phrase also points to the fulfillment of prophecy, as seen in the coming of Christ, who was foretold in the Old Testament (Isaiah 9:6-7) and fulfilled in the New Testament.

I say, ‘My purpose will stand
Here, God's purpose is depicted as unchangeable and steadfast. This reflects the biblical truth that God's will is sovereign and cannot be thwarted by human actions or circumstances. In the historical context, this assurance was given to the Israelites during their captivity, reminding them of God's ultimate plan for their redemption and restoration. This is echoed inRomans 8:28, where Paul speaks of God's purpose working for the good of those who love Him. The phrase also points to the ultimate fulfillment of God's redemptive plan through Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection were part of God's eternal purpose.

and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’
This final phrase highlights God's active role in bringing His plans to fruition. The term "good pleasure" indicates that God's actions are not arbitrary but are rooted in His benevolent and righteous character. This is seen throughout Scripture, where God's actions are aligned with His nature, as inPsalm 115:3, which states that God does whatever pleases Him. The fulfillment of God's good pleasure is ultimately realized in the person and work of Jesus Christ, who accomplished God's plan of salvation, as seen inEphesians 1:9-10. This assurance of God's accomplishment provides hope and confidence to believers, knowing that God's purposes will prevail.

God openly announces history before it happens. This is not guesswork or probability; it is divine certainty grounded in His omniscience. Isaiah has already challenged idols to do the same (Isaiah 41:22-23), exposing their inability. FromGenesis 3:15, where the Lord foretells the ultimate defeat of the serpent, toRevelation 22:13, where He affirms, “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” Scripture is filled with the Lord’s advance declarations.Acts 15:18 reminds us, “Says the Lord, who makes these things known from long ago”. Because He is outside time, the end of the story is as present to Him as the opening scene, giving believers unshakable confidence that nothing catches Him off-guard.

• God’s foreknowledge undergirds every promise (Genesis 50:20;Romans 8:29-30).

• Prophecy is not merely insight; it is a guarantee issuing from the Author of time.

The Lord reaches back to the earliest eras and pulls forward revelations about events yet future.Isaiah 42:9 affirms, “See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring forth I proclaim them to you”. Centuries before Cyrus was born, God named him (Isaiah 44:28), proving the point. The same pattern continues with Daniel’s detailed visions of empires (Daniel 2, 7) and Christ’s own prophecies of His death and resurrection (Mark 8:31).2 Peter 1:19 says we “have the prophetic word more certain,” anchoring us in light that pierced the darkness ages ago.

• Ancient prophecies fulfilled bolster faith for promises now pending.

• God’s track record in history is the believer’s assurance for eternity.

Here the Lord moves from prediction to proclamation of intent.Proverbs 19:21 echoes, “Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail”.Job 42:2 likewise declares, “I know that You can do all things and that no purpose of Yours can be thwarted.” Human schemes rise and fall, but God’s counsel remains immovable (Psalm 33:11).Ephesians 1:11 teaches that He “works out everything according to the counsel of His will,” so His redemptive storyline—involving Israel, the church, and the culmination of all things in Christ—cannot be derailed.

• God’s purpose is not tentative; it is the fixed center around which history revolves.

• Because His plan stands, believers stand firm (1 Corinthians 15:58).

The Lord not only sustains His purpose; He delights in fulfilling it.Isaiah 55:11 assures that His word “will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please.”Philippians 2:13 comforts us with the truth that “it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose”. In other words, every act of redemption—from the cross (Acts 2:23) to the final renewal of creation (Revelation 21:5)—flows from His joyful resolve.Romans 8:28 wraps believers into that story: all things work together for the good of those who love Him, precisely because His pleasure is to bless and save.

• God enjoys completing what He begins; His pleasure and His power move in harmony.

• The certainty of His accomplishment fuels our endurance and hope (Hebrews 10:35-36).

Isaiah 46:10 showcases the Lord’s unrivaled sovereignty. He knows the end from the start, foretells the future from ancient days, guarantees that His purpose will prevail, and joyfully carries every detail to completion. Because the God who speaks here cannot lie or fail, believers rest secure in His promises, confident that history is unfolding exactly as He declared and delighting that His good pleasure includes our eternal good in Christ.