Isaiah 49

It took me nearly 10 minutes to read this chapter. God had a plan for Isaiah. He repeats it here for the people to see him at work. But also to remind the prophet whom he was meant to serve. But then God reveals more of his eternal plan; he will also use Isaiah as a light to those living in the darkness and separation outside of the Mosaic covenant. I think God was letting Isaiah know, and allowing the people of Judah to hear, that God's plan for redemption was intended to reach all people. For that was his purpose all along.
Stuart