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Such a vision of the future will cause the people to break forth in praise of God. Finally they have gained the perspective that Isaiah has wanted Ahaz and his people to have from the start: “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid” (v.2). Because of God’s mighty acts to restore his people, they will extol his name throughout the earth.
Significantly, Isaiah concludes this section with reference to the Holy One of Israel, the One who made himself known to Isaiah in the temple. It is not accidental that it was a personal encounter with God that led to (1) Isaiah’s conviction about righteousness and justice and to (2) his vision of a new and glorious age when the holy God will inaugurate a reign of universal peace.