No, this is not my own adventures fort-building at Golden
Corral or attempting to duplicate the Tower of Pisa at Larry’s Pizza.
As Elisha had spent time with Elijah, he witnessed the Lord
working through the prophet by performing miracles and by speaking much-needed
truth in an age of lies. 2 Kings 2:1 tells us of Elijah’s impending departure
for Heaven and Elisha doesn’t want him to leave.
That dreaded day for the inevitable separation arrived, and
Elisha knew he was going to need what Elijah had if he was going to
successfully continue the ministry. So he made a daring request to God: “Let me inherit a double portion of your spirit”
(2 Kings 2:9). His bold request was made in reference to the double portion the
firstborn son or heir received under the Mosaic Law (Deuteronomy 21:17). Elisha
wanted to be recognized as the heir of Elijah – and guess what? God granted him
that request!
I recently had a childhood friend who passed away from
injuries incurred in an automobile accident – Terrance was a beast at finishing
empty for Jesus. He gave his adult life away daily to all who wanted to
experience the goodness of God first as a drummer/singer at my home church
Greater Friendship and later, within ministry at Conway’s First Baptist Church.
While he is not in the flesh with us, TD did not leave us alone for we still
have God’s presence.
It helps understanding more of the concept of double
portions as I listen to my brothers and new mentors in the deacons’ ministry
Ollie Allen, Ricky Dawson, and John Reed invoke the saying within praise service and
post-offering prayers. I’m not trying to be greedy – I just want to pick up all
I can from these great brothers.
Elisha indeed gained a double portion of Elijah’s spirit – a
tremendous privilege and blessing! We who live after the life, spirit, and
resurrection of Jesus have the promised Holy Spirit. Remember, when Jesus
ascended into Heaven after forty days, He sent His Spirit as a comforter and
protectorate.
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