Isaiah 61:4 English Standard Version (ESV) They shall build up the ancient ruins; they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations.
Psalm 22:19 English Standard Version (ESV) But you, O Lord, do not be far off! O you my help, come quickly to my aid!
These two scriptures are only connected because of how I feel personally. Verse 3 was so full, such a blessing, with so much light shining upon it, that verse 4 left me wandering in the dark. I had no help in seeing the relevant passages that would explain what ancient ruins were destroyed and the many generations that I was not a party to in their experiences.
Help me Lord!
My flesh wants to say this is related to Nehemiah.
Nehemiah 1:4 English Standard Version
Nehemiah’s Prayer
4 As soon as I heard these words I sat down and wept and mourned for days, and I continued fasting and praying before the God of heaven.
These are words of wisdom that apply to me today. When at a loss for words, take it to heart, fast and pray. The issue of days indicates that I should not expect instant results and to wait on the Lord.
What I could do is what many do in exactly this situation. They go to the commentaries and see what others have gleaned out of the scriptures. It is a reasonable approach when we are in a time crunch, when speed is an issue.
What is personal here for anyone is for them to search their own hearts and to ask Father God.
Will my insistence to push for an answer put me in danger of becoming anyone’s answer man? Will that cause anyone to lean on me rather than the Lord? I have no desire to replace His voice with mine.
If any should choose to go to the commentaries, feel free to do so, and may God bless you.