When I was in third grade, I had an incredibly significant teacher who made a big difference not only in my life but in all the lives of the class. Her actions had positive effects in my life that set me on a new path. She probably had no idea at the time how …
When Jonah was called by the Lord to go and preach a message of repentance to the people of Nineveh, he decided to board a ship and sail in the opposite direction. Jonah thought running away from God would solve all of his problems. Jonah 1:4 But the Lord sent out a great wind on …
Have you ever run away from what God was clearly calling you to do? We don’t like to admit it, but in various degrees, we have all run away from God during our life. As people, God has given us free will and sometimes we don’t always make the best choices. The one thing …
Has an answered prayer changed your life? How did that affect you and those around you? What is the Lord prompting you to pray about that would significantly change your life? When Elisha realized the Lord was taking his mentor Elijah to heaven, Elisha requests a double portion of His spirit. Although Elisha …
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 …
As our story unfolds, the Lord gives Elisha and the other prophets supernatural insight. They all know that God is going to take Elijah to heaven. 2 Kings 2:1When 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 …
Have you ever had a friend who made a difference during a difficult situation? How did that change your life? What does this tell you about the importance of friendships? While it takes effort to be a friend, it benefits us and those around us. Elisha knew how to be a friend of his …
A few years ago, at work I was visiting with a co-worker who was only 51 years old. Later that morning he did not feel well and went home. There he suddenly died of a heart attack. Like my friend, we also have a date with eternity. It may arrive unexpectedly or after a long …
Have you ever been around generous people? How does that make you feel? What does that say about them? How does our relationship with God enable us to be more generous? Today we continue our story of God’s call on the life of Elisha and his generous gift to the local community. 19 So Elijah …
When Elisha is called by God, he leaves his job as a farmer. He slaughters his plowing oxen and gives the meat to the town’s people. Why is this so significant and what is the Lord teaching us through this? 19 So Elijah went and found Elisha son of Shaphat plowing a field. There were …