Isaiah 43:1-7 - "But now... Fear not!"

Isaiah 43:1-7 /  Chapter 42 began with great promise, but it ended bitter disappointment and failure!  CHAPTER 43 opens with, "BUT NOW".  Understanding what GOD is going to do cannot be attributed to any change (improvement) in Israel; rather, it can only be explained by GOD's own character, faithfulness, promises -- that is, His Grace!