By Rabbi Ken Gibbs - Congregation Yeshuat Yisrael

In this political struggle andspiritual decline Isaiah rose to deliver a messageto the people in Judah.His message was that they should trust in theGod who had promised them a gloriouskingdom through the Covenants with Abraham,Isaac and Jacob. And the Torah of Moses andPromises of King David.Isaiah urged the nation not to rely on Egypt,Syria or any other foreign power to protect themfor the Lord was the only protection they wouldneed.