Isaiah 41:8-13

The Lord says, “People of Israel, you are my servants. People of Jacob, I chose you. You are from the family of my friend Abraham. You were far away on the earth. I called you from a faraway country. I said, ‘You are my servants.’ I have chosen you, and I have not turned against you. So don’t worry, because I am with you. Don’t be afraid, because I am your God. I will make you strong and will help you. I will support you with my right hand that saves you. “All those people who are angry with you will be ashamed and disgraced. Those who are against you will disappear and be lost. You will look for your enemies. But you will not find them. Those who fought against you will vanish completely. I am the Lord your God. I am holding your right hand. And I tell you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I will help you.’