PLEASE READ THIS FIRST: 2 Kings 1-2
What do you sense the Lord saying to you in this passage?
“‘Let me inherit a double portion of your spirit,’ Elisha replied.”
Elijah and Elisha were some of Israel’s greatest prophets, backed by God’s power.
The miracles they performed confirm that they have God’s Spirit and speak for God.
If God supports his old covenant messengers, how much more will he support us.
Jesus calls his followers greater than the greatest OT prophet (Matthew 11:11).
We have received the fullness of the Spirit of Jesus, anointing us as his prophets.
The Spirit of Jesus will work through our weak efforts, to give them impact.
Elijah, Elisha, John, and us, we’re all ordinary servants of God.
But when we speak and act in Jesus’ Name, amazing things happen.
As a Jesus follower, are you feeling confident to speak and act for God?
We should not look to these prophets for examples of being God’s prophets.
Jesus has show us what a God-pleasing ‘servant of God’ looks like.
Not being pushy or arrogant, but humbly, boldly showing and sharing his love!
We have more than a double portion of Elisha’s Spirit, ready to work through us.
Are we as eager as Elisha to be filled with the Spirit of Jesus in our lives?
PRAYER
Lord, you have given us the Spirit of boldness and love, may we not let the spirit of doubt silence or stop us from being channels of your grace!
Contempt for the spirit! The King in passing by God, the mauling of the young boys, and in some ways Elisha’s request – demonstrates the need for us to respect the Holy Spirit of God. How often do I ignore or neglect to consult – present my needs and thanksgiving to God in prayer. I by doing so can show contempt for the work of the HS in me! The consequences are that I am left to my own vices and limitations! Thank you Jesus for the gift of the HS!
Spirit driven.
As a kingdom worker, His Spirit needs to lead and guide me daily. In His service I need to hear His voice saying This is the way. Walk in it. Going forward in His power. I am not my own but belong to Him and need His guidance in all I do and say.
Spirit of the Living God
Fall fresh on me
Spirit of the Living God
Fall fresh on me
Melt me mold me
Fill me use me
Spirit of the Living God
Fall fresh on me