The Best of Times, The Worst of Times

Like in the book "A Tale of Two Cities", It was the best of times, it was the worst of times for Israel. Things seem to be one way, but they are not. Israel seems to be at peace, but there is turmoil on the horizon. Isaiah is warning Judah about God's future judgment. That same warning should be heeded today. Although it is the worst of times, God's "hand is stretched out still".