Isaiah 43:18-28

18“1Do not call to mind the former things, Or consider things of the past.19Behold, I am going to do something 2new, Now it will spring up; Will you not be aware of it? I will even 3make a roadway in the wilderness, Rivers in the desert.20The animals of the field will glorify Me, The 4jackals and the ostriches, Because I have 5given waters in the wilderness And rivers in the desert, To give drink to My chosen people.21The people whom 6I formed for Myself 7Will declare My praise.

22“Yet you have not called on Me, Jacob; But you have become 8weary of Me, Israel.23You have 9not brought to Me the sheep of your burnt offerings, Nor have you 10honored Me with your sacrifices. I have not 11burdened you with 12offerings, Nor wearied you with 13incense.24You have not bought Me 1415sweet cane with money, Nor have you satisfied Me with the fat of your sacrifices; Rather, you have burdened Me with your sins, You have 16wearied Me with your wrongdoings.

25“I, I alone, am the one who 17wipes out your wrongdoings 18for My own sake, And I will 19not remember your sins.2620Meet Me in court, 21let’s argue our case together; State your cause, 22so that you may be proved right.27Your 23first 24forefather sinned, And your 2526spokesmen have rebelled against Me.28So I will profane the 27officials of the sanctuary, And I will turn Jacob over to 28destruction and Israel to 29abuse.