Isaiah 48:17–"Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: 'I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to profit, who leads you in the way you should go.'"
This verse comes at the beginning of a passage of judgement in which God judges the people of Israel for their apathetic indifference and for their utter disregard for His commandments and blessings.
Taken out of context, this verse can seem like a fine assertion, like: 'now remember, I am your God and I'm the One who is suppose to teach you the way you should go. So listen up.' But it is void of those lovey-dovey connotations. God is telling Israel–and us–that He is the Lord and deserving of our obedience and our praise. Additionally, He is asserting within that statement a warning that those who would disregard this message will not go unpunished for their unbelief.
We would do well, then, to always keep proper perspective in focus as to who we are and who He is. In this way, we will go a long way to ensuring a solid footing with each step as we will be stepping in faith that He is leading us in the way we should go.
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