ישעיהו, פרק י״ב, פסוק ד׳

A profound vision of the future reveals a time when the people of Israel will experience a deep sense of peace, allowing them to express immense gratitude to God and actively share His greatness with the rest of the world. In this future era, people will actively encourage one another, raising their voices together to spread the knowledge of God throughout the earth [מצודת דוד, רד״ק, אבן עזרא, מלבי״ם]. Alongside this public declaration, there is a deep element of prayer and seeking God's help [רד״ק, צאינה וראינה].

This dynamic reflects a striking contrast between the bitter reality of exile and the ultimate redemption. During the difficult times of exile, people lack the peace of mind required to properly praise God before crying out about their daily troubles. However, in the future redemption, there will be a sense of calm and ample time to approach God in the correct order: first offering praise and thanksgiving, and only afterward turning to Him with personal prayers and requests [אהבת יהונתן].

Following this heartfelt prayer and gratitude, there is a powerful call to spread faith among the nations by making God's deeds known. The primary approach among commentators is that this simply refers to sharing the story of God's actions [רש״י, מצודת ציון, אבן עזרא]. Yet, a deeper perspective highlights a distinction between standard actions and special divine guidance. While the nations of the world are already familiar with the regular laws of nature, the goal here is to reveal a higher level of providence. This does not merely mean breaking the laws of nature through miracles. Rather, it refers to divine actions that flow directly from moral qualities such as mercy, kindness, and grace. It is this specific, compassionate guidance that must be broadcast to all nations [מלבי״ם, מצודת דוד].

Finally, the vision emphasizes that God is ultimate in strength and power, elevated above all, proving that no force in the world can stand against Him [מצודת ציון, שד״ל, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. To reinforce this truth, people will remind one another to continually praise God for His unmatched greatness [רש״י, מצודת דוד]. Another approach suggests that this reminder is actually directed outward toward the nations of the world. The purpose is to awaken them to a truth they fundamentally already know: that God is the primary cause of all creation, and He is truly exalted above everything [מלבי״ם].