Isaiah 48:12-16

12Listen to me, O Jacob, Israel, whom I summoned! I am the one; I am present at the very beginning and at the very end.

13Yes, my hand founded the earth; my right hand spread out the sky. I summon them; they stand together.

14All of you, gather together and listen! Who among them announced these things? The Lord’s ally will carry out his desire against Babylon; he will exert his power against the Babylonians.

15I, I have spoken – yes, I have summoned him; I lead him and he will succeed.

16Approach me! Listen to this! From the very first I have not spoken in secret; when it happens, I am there.” So now, the sovereign Lord has sent me, accompanied by his spirit.