Our focus is The Book of 2 Kings 2 where the extraordinary translation of Prophet Elijah and succession by Elisha
THEME:
“DOING GREAT EXPLOITS”
Key Scripture
2 Kings 2:12
And Elisha saw it, and cried out, ,”My father, my father, the chariots of Israel and its horsemen!”
So he saw him no more. And he took hold of his own clothes and tore them into two pieces”
BIBLE REFERENCES
2 Kings 2:1-7
Genesis 5:24
John 12:26
1 Cor15:52
2 Kings 9
2 Kings 2:12
Daniel 11:32
2 Kings 20-22
Reflection Number One
“Elijah Ascends to Heaven”
The Bible recorded that “It came to pass, when was about to take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind” (2 Kings 2:1)
A Remarkable Event
1. This is the SECOND Time God honoured a Mortal this way.
“And Enoch walked with God: And he was not; for God took him”
(Genesis 5:24)
It is written, “Anyone who wants to serve me must follow me, because my servants be where I am. And the Father will honour anyone who serves me.
(John 12:26 NLT)
2. Heaven announced this Event in advance!!
3. Other Mortals witnessed the Unique Event!!
4. This EVENT gave us hope of the RAPTURE of the Church.(1 Cor.15:52)
Reflection Number Two
” Determination for EXPLOITS”
It is surprising that the TIMING of the Translation of Prophet Elijah was NOT HIDDEN from the Sons of the Prophets YET, Not Many took ADVANTAGE!
What Distinguished Elisha from The Rest?
1. Actionable Intelligence
Elisha new that Elijah was about to be translated and HE TOOK
ACTION!
INFORMATION IS POWER!
2. Desire
Elisha desired the Anointing and HE TOOK ACTION
MAKE THAT MOVE!
3. Determination
Elijah gave “TERMS & CONDITION” FOR GLORY
Yet, Elisha stayed the course from Gilgal to Bethel, then Jericho and across the Jordan
(2 Kings 2:1-7).
This is DETERMINATION!
4. AUDACITY FOR DEMAND
Elijah said to Elisha ASK! What may I do for you, before I am taken away from.you?”
Elisha said “Please let a double portion of your Spirit be upon me”
(2 Kings 2:9)
This is AUDACITY!
Do No Forget
The People that do know their God shall be strong
and do EXPLOITS
(Daniel 11:32)
Reflection No. Three:
“LORD, SORT ME OUT FROM THE SOURCE”
“He went out to the SOURCE of the water”
(2 Kings 2: 21-22)
Thus says The Lord:
I have healed this water: from it there shall be no more death or barrenness.”
So the water remains healed to this day, according to the word of Elisha which he spoke”
Brethren, Our heart cry this day is:
“FATHER, INTERVENE AT MY FOUNDATIONS”
It is Sorted! Amen
1. Prayer
Father, we bless you for the PRIVILEGE to serve you.
We thank you Lord for the Glorious Crown In Jesus Name.
2. Prayer
Father, we thank you for being in your Kingdom.
We receive strength and power from the Holy Spirit for EXPLOITS In Jesus Name. Amen.