Rest. Peace. Build. And Repair.

King Asa was a great king who was loved by God. His life answers many questions.

Hey friend, do you wish to know how to find the Lord, how to have peace in your life, and how to have rest from all the battles? Do you know what to do when God gives you rest in your life? Let’s learn all these from King Asa.

Who was Asa? What kind of king was he? Asa was the son of Abijah, and after his father’s death, he became king. One admirable thing about this king, which led to peace during his reign, is the way he sought the Lord. The Bible says in 2 Chronicles 15:17 that Asa’s heart remained completely faithful throughout his life.

How was his kingdom? What about his people? 2 Chronicles 15:15 says, “They earnestly sought after God, and they found Him. And the Lord gave them rest from their enemies on every side.” Isn’t it clear? To be safe and to stay away from the attacks of the enemy, we must seek the Lord.

Asa and his people had hearts that were willing to obey the Lord. In chapter 15, we see the prophet Azariah speaking to them. Verse 2 says, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Benjamin! The Lord will stay with you as long as you stay with Him. Whenever you seek Him, you will find Him. But if you abandon Him, He will abandon you.” This was not just a message—they responded to it. Asa and his people chose to seek the Lord just as the prophet instructed. Because of this, God made a clear difference between them and those who did not seek Him. Verse 5 describes how people everywhere were in trouble. Those who did not seek the Lord were going through dark and unsafe times. Cities were fighting against cities, and nations against nations. There was confusion and unrest all around.But in contrast, verse 7 says, “But as for you, be strong and courageous, for your work will be rewarded.” While others were facing trouble, Asa and his people received reward and rest because they sought the Lord.

Now the question is—when God gives us rest, what should we do with it?

2 Chronicles 14:7 gives us the answer. Asa told the people of Judah, “Let us build towns and fortify them with walls, towers, gates, and bars. The land is still ours because we sought the Lord our God, and He has given us peace on every side.”

They did not become careless in their time of peace. Instead, they used that season to strengthen their protection.

In the same way, we are in a spiritual war. Life is a battlefield every day. When the Lord gives us rest from the enemy’s attacks, it is not a time to relax without purpose—it is a time to build.

We must build our spiritual walls, towers, and gates. The Bible teaches us to bind the enemy even before he comes against us. If we do not guard our lives during peaceful times, how will we stand in times of battle?

So how do we protect ourselves spiritually?

We pray under the covering of the blood of Jesus. We place ourselves daily under His protection. His precious blood, shed for us, is our safety. The Bible also says that the name of the Lord is a strong tower. When we remain in His name, we are secure.

Our prayers, our seeking, and our surrender under His name and His blood must become our daily routine—not only in times of trouble but also in times of peace. Even when there is no visible battle ahead, we must continue building and strengthening our spiritual guard.

When Asa faced war, God gave him victory. One of the important things he did after winning the war was to remove all detestable idols from the land. Then he repaired the altar and offered sacrifices to the Lord. So, not only building our fort is enough. We need to remove what we are keeping in the place God deserves in our lives. Then we should correct ourselves and offer sacrifices (offering our will) to the Lord.

Dear God, build in us a heart that seeks You earnestly. May we always be actively building our walls, forts, and gates even in our times of rest. May we remove everything that should be removed from our life. May we repair it and offer a pleasing sacrifice unto you. May we be like the people of Asa, who were rewarded by You. May we experience Your protection over us in a very special way.

In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.