Isaiah 22:4.”Therefore said I,'Look away from me: I will weep bitterly, labour not to comfort me, because of the spoiling of the daughter of my people.'” DESPAIR. What should we do when all else seems hopeless? When the handwriting is on the wall? How can we help those around us who seem blind; And refuse on God to call? When we have tried to warn the people and they turn a deaf ear - What shall I say to them? Is there anything more God wants me to do - When they choose to totally ignore Him?
There have been times when all I could do, Is turn away and cry. Sin has its consequences, this I know - I can't stop them – there's no use to try. It is just that it seems so bad to know Whatever has been sown will be reaped. When people have sowed the awful seed of sin - About all I can do is weep.
I look at some and see bitterness on their faces - They seem to think the fault is with me. The warnings we give and the entreaties from God - They ignore and refuse to see - The way they are going is taking them farther away From the real joy they are hoping to find. And with darkened countenance, and scowling faces They turn away and darken their minds.
It is not hard to see that inevitably They will eat the bitter fruit of sin. I search myself to see if I've been faithful - As through the Gospel, we have sought to win Their confidence and trust so they will believe the message God has given me to preach. But it seems like the doors to their hearts have been closed - I no longer their conscience can reach.
“O Lord God, I watched that young lady as she pulled at her hair, and I wondered at the scowl on her face. Is there no way to reach her, O God? Is there something I should say or do that will change her and bring her to the place of repentance and faith? Guide me, O Lord I pray, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”