In this first chapter of the book, Isaiah examines the nation of Judah as it looked during the reign of four kings: Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. As he examines them, he reflects on what Judah looks like when God looks at the nation. He tells Judah that when God looks at you, you don't look like yourself.

Your name is Judah, and you are the people of Jerusalem. Judah means the "praise of God," and you are the nation that was born in the praise of God. You are the people of Jerusalem, and Jerusalem is the holy city, but you don't look like a holy city.

Your relationship with God extends back to Abraham. Abraham left his mother's home, and his father's house, to follow God to an unknown land. Abraham was obedient to God. But when God looks at your reflection in his mirror, you don't lo…