The vision of Obadiah

The word translated as “vision” in the OT refers to a revelation from God as expressed by a prophet. Now one of the theories of bible interpretation is that prophecies may have both a near term fulfillment and an end times fulfillment applicable to a much wider audience. Assuming this idea is true, or partially true, how should we understand Obadiah’s vision as applicable to us?

Do we see ourselves as secure in our fortress, occupying the high ground?

Lets see, God's people were being sacked and the Edomites did not lift a finger to help them. God was displeased and punished them. Now today Christians are being attacked on two fronts, the terrorists and the atheists. For example South Korea has many Christians, and North Korea may attack. Should we lift a finger?

Obadiah 1:2-4
2 The Lord says, “Look! I will make you a weak nation;
you will be greatly despised!
3 Your presumptuous heart has deceived you—
you who reside in the safety of the rocky cliffs,
whose home is high in the mountains.
You think to yourself,
‘No one can bring me down to the ground!’
4 Even if you were to soar high like an eagle,
even if you were to make your nest among the stars,
I can bring you down even from there!” says the LORD (NET)

Contextually this passage (Obadiah 1:2-4) addresses Edom, but can we consider whether in whole or in part, it might be applied to America? They thought themselves safe because they occupied the high ground. We are protected by two Oceans and two like-minded nations. (Never-mind ICBMs and bump-stock weapons, or the onslaught of falsehoods found on line.)

We are the richest, most powerful nation! Do we not need the wisdom of God's word, after all we have the wisdom of the crowd. The people who want to enslave the masses do not like the book that teaches truth and that freedom is better than slavery.