Elisha Vision – Commentary

Freedom over tyranny is the foundation of America’s Independence Day celebration. Our revolution and France’s are day and night apart in principle. We fought tyranny and established Bible based liberty, but the French launched anarchy. We still enjoy the wonderful “land of the free” although there are storm clouds of anarchy around us. Believers find great solace in the promises of God for our personal lives, but what about national promises? This week as I meditate on freedom, let me share a text from Biblical King Asa. He was a godly king who tore down idols and called on Yehovah. Here he appeals for God’s help when facing a hopeless battle against a major Ethiopian invasion. This led to a national victory.

“Then Asa called to Yehovah his God and said, “Yehovah , there is no one besides You to help in the battle between the powerful and those who have no strength; help us, Yehovah  our God, for we trust in You, and in Your name have come against this multitude. Yehovah , You are our God; do not let man prevail against You.” 2 Chronicles 14:11 NASB20

King Asa humbled himself and turned to God because he recognized that God’s character was to help the helpless. Asa had no other hope and he trusted God. He also saw that the invaders were actually opposing God Himself! When a nation honors Yehovah God, He takes an enemy attack as an attack on Himself, and His purpose for His nation. His protection and help apply to any nation that follows His will. A prophet came to the King and gave a profound revelation with a binding promise.

“Now the Spirit of God came on Azariah the son of Oded, and he went out to meet Asa and said to him, “Listen to me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin: Yehovah is with you when you are with Him. And if you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you abandon Him, He will abandon you. For many days Israel was without the true God and without a teaching priest and without the Law. But in their distress they turned to Yehovah God of Israel, and they sought Him, and He let them find Him.” 2 Chronicles 15:1-4 NASB20

1. He is with you when you are with Him.
2. Seek Him and you will find Him.
3. Abandon Him and He will abandon you.
4. In distress, turn to Yehovah God of Israel.
5. They sought Him and He let them find Him.

From this it is clear that finding God is connected to seeking Him. If you do that, He will let you find Him! This is so true on a personal level, but it also applies to nations. For generations, the so-called Western nations have been blessed because they based their nations on God. This was especially true of the United States. We know they refused the taxation of England, but more fundamentally they sought religious freedom to worship Yehovah. Nations are not blessed according to race, any race is blessed when they find God. This is seen in the restoration of Israel because of God’s eternal covenant with His chosen people. The principle of “Seek Him and He will LET you find Him,” applies to any nation or people who seek God.

Therefore we must continually seek Yehovah and Messiah Yeshua for our salvation and peace. “What joy for the nation whose God is Yehovah whose people he has chosen as his inheritance.” Psalm 33:12 NLT

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and the United States of America! Happy Fourth of July!

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Why  do I use God’s literal covenant Name: Yehovah? Here is a link to the explanation in my book: The Hebrew God Who Has No Name. And here is a link to a great visual from my friend Keith Johnson.