Walk with God
Then Elisha said, “Hear the word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord: ‘Tomorrow about this time a seah of fine flour shall be sold for a shekel, and two seahs of barley for a shekel, at the gate of Samaria.’ 2 Kings 7:1, NKJV
The passage above is so good! I love when I read the word and hear of someone proclaiming what God said so boldly and see it happen exactly as they had spoken! I’m always saying in my spirit, “God that is exactly how assured I want to be when I speak your word!” I want to say it and know without a shadow of a doubt that what was spoken is what will happen.
God told the prophet Elijah to go and anoint Elisha to be the prophet after him. 1 Kings 19:15-21 When the prophet came to anoint Elisha he was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen. The prophet went over to him and threw his cloak on him. Elisha knew that God had called him to follow the prophet. Scripture says that Elisha immediately ran after him and requested to say, “Good by” to his father and mother and then he would follow the prophet! I find it interesting that the prophet never said a word to Elisha about following him, but the spirit spoke to Elisha as soon as the cloak landed on him.
I could not find in scripture how long Elisha served the prophet, but he was there when God took him away. 2 Kings 2:9-11 Elisha stayed where he was assigned and when his teacher was about to leave Elisha asked the prophet for a double portion of his anointing. How awesome is it that Elisha not only got to ask for a blessing, but he was there to witness the chariot of fire with horses of fire, that took his teacher away. Elisha never left the place God had assigned him to and we can see the results of his obedience to the prophet. Elisha could boldly proclaim the words of God to the king and know it would happen!
To walk in that power and authority calls for totally submission unto God and those he puts you under. The prophet knew that God had called Elisha to replace him, but we never read where Elisha was given any authority to heal, or speak while the prophet was alive. Elisha served as a humble servant until God promoted him to the position of prophet. I am not saying that we have to wait until someone dies before God opens a door, because in truth Elisha was serving God as he served the prophet!
It is important that we don’t get impatient with where God has us serving because he knows the ultimate plan for our life. We must stay steadfast in humility moving in love and we will walk in the full authority and power with confidence as Elisha did. Amen!
Father, thank you that you have chosen us to be your disciples. We praise you that all power and authority has been given to us. I pray that we will stay where you have planted us so we can learn how to use all that you have given us in fulfilling the call you have placed on our lives. In Jesus’ name. Amen!
Take aways:
Submission, faith and obedience is the key to walking in God’s authority.
We each have the authority to proclaim God’s word and see it come to pass.
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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