Chapter 44. Israel Will Be Restored by The Pouring Out of His Spirit And By God's Intervention.
Meanwhile having described Israel's current state the question would be asked, what can change the situation? The answer is now given. The only hope is the direct intervention of a gracious God. Notice how this vivid picture reiterates and expands on the ideas in Isaiah 43:19-21, with a clear connection in their being His chosen (Isaiah 43:20; Isaiah 44:1) and being formed by Him (Isaiah 43:21; Isaiah 44:2) in both cases. The way in the water-renewed wilderness will be made effective by a walk in the Spirit.