9 When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken from you?”
“Let me inherit a double portion of your spirit,” Elisha replied.
2 Kings 2:9
Elisha knew that Elijah would be taken up by God at any moment. Even when Elijah told Elisha to stay put so that he would be able to go to heaven, Elisha did not listen but continued following him. Finally Elijah asked what he can do for Elisha. Elisha asked for a double portion of Elijah's spirit.
Elijah was considered one of the major prophets of the old testament. Right there next to Moses, Elijah was considered a righteous man with God's spirit in him. Though Elisha loved Elijah like a father, he knew that the power that bestowed upon Elijah was gifted from God. Elisha wanted badly to be better than what Elijah was. Just like Jacob wrestling with God all night to be blessed, Elisha wanted with his deepest desire to be blessed by God. He knew the importance of doing ministry with the spirit by only examining the great feats that Elijah performed through his reliance on God. With God all things are possible. I have this deep yearning to get closer to God. Though I'm struggling with fleshy desires, I need to fill that void with the only thing that can make me whole which is Jesus.
Jesus forgive me for not being sustained by you only. I just ask that you would give me triple portions of what faith Elijah had. I pray that you would use me mightly that I would be 100% obedient and follow your commands. Help me to love you unconditionally and not put any idols above you.
In Jesus Name
Amen.
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