IMITATE THEIR FAITH/ELIJAH - Transferring the Mantle - Conclusion

 Elisha watched, awestruck. Because he was seeing this amazing spectacle unfold, Elisha knew that Jehovah would, indeed, give him "a double portion of Elijah's courageous spirit. But Elisha was too sad to think of that. He did not know where his dear old friend was going, but he likely did not expect to see Elijah again." He cried out: "My father, my father! the chariot of Israel and his horsemen!" He watched as his beloved mentor disappeared in the distance, then Elisha ripped his garments in grief. - 2 KINGS 2:12.

As Elijah rose into the sky, did he hear the forlorn cry of his young friend and perhaps a tear or two himself? At any rate, he surely knew that having such a friend had helped him endure some difficult times. We do well to learn from Elijah's example and build friendships with people who love God and seek to do his will! 

Next time: IMITATE THEIR FAITH/ELIJAH - The Final Assignment

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