Into the Fire

     "Remember this, fix it in mind,

        take it to heart, you rebels.

     Remember the former things, those of long ago;

        I am God, and there is no other;

        I am God, and there is none like me.

     I make known the end from the beginning,

        from ancient times, what is still to come.

     I say: My purpose will stand,

        and I will do all that I please.

     From the east I summon a bird of prey;

        from a far-off land, a man to fulfill my purpose.

     What I have said, that will I bring about;

        what I have planned, that will I do.

     Listen to me, you stubborn-hearted,

        you who are far from righteousness.

     I am bringing my righteousness near;

        it is not far away;

        and my salvation will not be delayed.

     I will grant salvation to Zion,

        my splendor to Israel." 

Isaiah 46:8-13 (NIV)