The Lord has told Elisha that Elijah will be taken to heaven. This will be a major change in Elisha’s life. He is an understudy to Elijah. Not only has the Lord told Elisha, but the other prophets in Bethel and Jericho.
2 Kings 2:1 When the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were traveling from Gilgal. 2 And Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here, for the Lord has told me to go to Bethel.” But Elisha replied, “As surely as the Lord lives and you yourself live, I will never leave you!” So they went down together to Bethel. 3 The group of prophets from Bethel came to Elisha and asked him, “Did you know that the Lord is going to take your master away from you today?”
“Of course I know,” Elisha answered. “But be quiet about it.” 4 Then Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here, for the Lord has told me to go to Jericho.” But Elisha replied again, “As surely as the Lord lives and you yourself live, I will never leave you.” So they went on together to Jericho. 5 Then the group of prophets from Jericho came to Elisha and asked him, “Did you know that the Lord is going to take your master away from you today?” “Of course I know,” Elisha answered. “But be quiet about it.” [1]
In our story, the Lord confirms His plans through multiple people. What about today? Does the Lord still confirm His plans to assure us? Does He help us stay in His will as we walk out His plan for our life? Yes, and here are some ways that the Lord confirms His plans:
- Is what you think God is telling you line up with Scripture? If it doesn’t it needs to be discarded.
- Do I have a sense of peace about what God is asking me to do? Philippians 4:7Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. [2]
- Do spiritually mature people around me confirm the plan I think God is giving me?
- Does what you sense God saying excite and move you?
- Will it require faith? Faith trusts. God never apologizes for speaking impossibilities to us. God specializes in the impossible. Regardless of the task or sense of direction the Lord is leading us into, I can assure you that faith will be required to do it. Is what you believe He is saying to you requiring a level of faith from you?
What plan is the Lord showing you ? If you step into that plan, how will that change you and those around you?
To hear more of the story of Elisha, listen here: https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/series/the-call/the-call-elisha
[1-2] Tyndale House Publishers. (2015). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (2 Ki 2:1–5). Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.