Isaiah 49:4-6

International Children’s Bible

⁴ But I said, “I have worked hard for nothing.
    I have used all my power, but I did nothing useful.
But the Lord will decide what my work is worth.
    God will decide my reward.”
⁵ The Lord made me in the body of my mother
    so I would be his servant.
He made me to lead the people of Jacob back to him.
    He made me so that Israel might be gathered to him.
The Lord will honor me.
    I will get my strength from my God.
⁶ The Lord told me,
“You are an important servant to me.
    You will bring back the tribes of Jacob.
    You will bring back the people of Israel who are left alive.
But, more importantly, I will make you a light for all nations.
    You will show people all over the world the way to be saved.”