Daily Devotions
Isaiah
"They shall rebuild the old ruins"
Text: Isaiah 61:4
REBUILDING THE NATION
The land of Israel had suffered extensively because of wars. Many regions became ruins. Rebuilding was badly needed.
“And they shall rebuild the old ruins,
They shall raise up the former desolations,
And they shall repair the ruined cities,
The desolations of many generations.
Strangers shall stand and feed your flocks,
And the sons of the foreigner
Shall be your plowmen and your vinedressers.”
Isaiah 61:4-5
1. “The old ruins”
a) They could be palaces.
b) They could be famous historic sites.
c) These ruins needed to be rebuilt.
2. Places of desolation
a) These places had become desolate.
b) They would need to be rebuilt.
3. Great reparation work.
a) There were many cities that were in ruin.
b) They had been desolate for generations.
c) They would be rebuilt effectively.
4. Who were the builders?
a) God would raise up builders for Israel.
b) Strangers would be sent by the LORD to rebuild Israel.
c) The sons of foreigners would be committed to rebuild the nation.
d) They would also become:
i) Plowmen who would restore agriculture.
ii) They would be skilled vinedressers who would rebuild famous vineyards.