Isaiah 44:8

God describes himself as a ‘Rock’. A rock is a firm place that provides security. It is a strong base for the construction of a building. In the same manner, God provides security for his people. They can trust him. They can depend on him.

*Idols have no value

v9 People who make *idols are wasting their time. *Idols do not have the slightest value. People who admire *idols are blind. Such people know nothing. Anyone could see that they are foolish. v10 It is stupid to make a god or a metal *idol. It provides no benefit whatever. v11 All who give honour to *idols will be ashamed in the end. People who make gods are themselves only human. So the one and only God says, ‘Let them all come in front of me. Suddenly they will tremble with fear. And they will realise how foolish they have been.’

v12 A workman who is skilled to use metals first makes his tool sharp. Then he causes a piece of metal to become soft in the fire. After that he uses a hammer with his strong arm to shape the metal. But if he gets hungry in his labour, he will become tired. And if he drinks no water, he will become weak.