"I am the LORD and there is no other."

This phrase is repeated several times in Isaiah 45, "For I am the LORD and there is no other."

How does God reveal His supremacy?

He is sovereign over the nations. He will use Cyrus to accomplish His will (v 5-6). He will cause Egypt and other nations to submit to His plan. He is in control. He will fulfill His promises to Israel. BTW: Isaiah is writing while the Babylonians are the world power. Cyrus isn't even known at this time, yet God calls him by name, having chosen him to do His will.

He is supreme over creation. He is the creator and sustainer of the universe (v 18). He controls light and darkness. He controls the weather. He controls the animal kingdom.

He is superior over the gods of the nations (v 21). They have to be carried; He is in control. they can't speak; He declares His plans for the future. They can do nothing; He can do as He pleases.

The conclusion of the matter: God alone is worthy to be trusted. He has more power than anything or anyone else we might choose to trust.

To put our trust in a government or a political power is foolish.

To put our trust in the power of nature is foolish.

To put our trust in any other gods is foolish.

Trust the God for He is the LORD and there is no other.