The writer of Kings brings us to the time when Elisha is about to take over

prophetic leadership from Elijah. God has called Elijah to his heavenly
retirement and has called Elisha to take his place.

It is a time of transition for Elisha. He will step into the shoes of the most
celebrated star in the Hall of Fame of Yahweh’s prophets. It is a time of
transition for the sons of prophets as well. They will now follow a new
leader and mentor. It is also a time of transition for the northern kingdom of
Israel. They shall see God’s ways and learn God’s will through the prophet
Elisha.

Elisha asks the question, “Where is the LORD, God of Elijah?” (2 Ki. 2:14).
According to the context of the story, it is a test-question—a question of
confirmation.

Elisha is asking whether the God of Elijah is now truly with him. He is
inquiring whether the spirit and power of Yahweh upon Elijah is now upon
him. He is asking whether the blessing and authority of Yahweh now rests
on him.

We must ask that question today. “Where is the LORD, God of Elisha? Is
the Spirit of God upon our lives, our church, and our ministries? Is the
power of God upon us?

There are three things about the power of God upon Elisha.

God’s power is there for us. Yet how do we utilize it for His glory?not for our
glory.

The Demand for Divine Power

“Then he took the cloak of Elijah that had fallen from him and struck the
water, saying, “Where is the LORD, the God of Elijah” (v. 14)? Elisha
wanted a token, a sign, or proof that God’s power upon Elijah is now also
upon him. Recall that Elijah confronted 450 prophets of Baal at Mt. Carmel.
He called down fire from heaven at Mt. Carmel. The fire of heaven
consumed the burnt offering on the altar, the water on the altar, and the
water in the trench around the altar. The same Elijah pronounced judgment
against King Ahab and his wife Jezebel for their sins (1 Ki. 18:33-40; 21:17-
24). This is the spirit and power of Elijah.

Elisha wanted a sign of God’s power upon him. He takes the cloak of Elijah
and stands at the bank of the river Jordan. Then he strikes the water with
the cloak. The water parted to one side and to the other side, revealing dry
ground in the middle. Then Elisha walked over the dry ground (2 Ki. 2:8).
Thus, God manifested His power and blessing upon Elisha by the miracle
of the parting water.

We learn two things here about how to prove the power of God in our lives
and in our ministries.

1-First, use whatever spiritual gifts you have.1 Paul wrote Timothy, “Do not
neglect the gift you have” (1 Tim. 4:14). The power of God manifests itself
through the spiritual gifts of God. Spiritual gifts are Spirit-energized abilities.
When we utilize our supernatural abilities, we see God’s power.

What spiritual gift has God given you? You may have the gift of
encouragement, the gift of giving, the gift of leadership, the gift of
exhortation, the gift of teaching, or the gift of helping. Each one of you has
received at least one spiritual gift. Use that for the building up of the body of
Christ.

Do you wonder why you do not see the power of God sometimes? Maybe
you are not using the gift of God in you.

It is not because God is not working. It is because you are not using what
God has given you. If you will use that gift, then you will see the power of
God working through you! Do not just sit there doing nothing for the Lord!
Do something with your divine ability. Find a way to serve the Lord with
your divine ability.

2-.Second, do all things by fervent prayer.

Serve God as you pray. Pray as you serve God. Elisha knew that the cloak
of Elijah is useless, unless God is with him. He sought the Lord and
expected the Lord’s answer.
 When he asked, “Where is the LORD, God of Elijah,” he was already
expecting an answer from God.

If we desire the blessing of God in our lives and the power of God in our
ministries, we must seek God in prayer. We must expect God’s answers by
faith.

How is our prayer life? Our call and text to with GOD?

Please pray for our church and members

SERVE AND PRAY