"And it came to pass, as they were burying a man, that, behold, they spied a band of men; and they cast the man into the sepulchre of Elisha: and when the man was let down, and touched the bones of Elisha, he revived, and stood up on his feet."
Elisha did some incredible miracles during his lifetime. The pot of oil, the Shumanite's son, Naaman's healing, and others. Yet his impact, the power of his intimate walk with God still had residual effects even after his death. Before Elijah left the earth, Elisha made a request - a double portion of the spirit of power that Elijah had known. His request was granted.
First of all, from this we see that all of us leave something behind us when we die. Perhaps nothing so miraculous as this, yet our legacies will have impact on generations to come.
Second, we see that God honors bold tenacity when it comes to seeking Him. Elisha could have asked for "just enough" of God's Spirit. But instead he wanted more. He needed more. He was not satisfied with what others had experienced.
When I am gone, will my absence affect those around me? As I live now, am I allowing myself to be satisfied with "just enough" of God, just what others have? Or am I tenaciously pressing toward Him, desiring more?
When I am gone, will my absence affect those around me? As I live now, am I allowing myself to be satisfied with "just enough" of God, just what others have? Or am I tenaciously pressing toward Him, desiring more?
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