A DOUBLE PORTION!

Thursday, October 25, 2018

A DOUBLE PORTION!

2 Kings 2:9

9 And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.

           The Law required that the father bestow a double portion of all that he had be given to the firstborn [Deuteronomy 21:17]. Elisha considered himself to be the firstborn, spiritually speaking, of Elijah. He wanted a double portion of his spiritual power and influence.

           Fifty “students” followed Elijah. [verses 3 & 5] Warren Wiersbe said: “The fifty men were spectators that saw only part of what happened, but Elisha was a participant in the miracle and the heir to Elijah's ministry.”

           Who are you watching SO closely that you would want a double portion of their spirit? Whose Christian walk are you wanting to copy? It is important to choose wisely.

           Who is watching YOU? Who is asking for a double portion of YOUR spirit? It is important to be genuine. Paul was careful to advise his followers to only copy his best traits.

1 Cor 11:1

11 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.

Dear Lord, let me leave a godly legacy to those watching and copying my life. AMEN