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2 Kings 2:9 And when they had gone over, Elijah said to Elisha, Ask what I shall do for you before I am taken from you. And Elisha said, I pray you, let a double portion of your spirit be upon me. 10 He said, You have asked a hard thing. However, if you see me when I am taken from you, it shall be so for you—but if not, it shall not be so.
As Elijah and Elisha were walking, a chariot of fire came from heaven and took Elijah in a whirlwind. Elijah’s mantle was left behind. After Elijah left, Elisha had no sensory realm evidence to confirm he received a double portion of Elijah’s spirit. Elisha had to believe the Word of the Lord through Elijah. Elisha knew he received a double portion after he picked up Elijah’s mantle, parted the waters, and walked on dry ground, which is the same miracle Elijah performed (v. 14).
We don’t have any physical evidence to confirm we will receive the promises of God. All we have is the written and audible Word of God to hold on to, and that’s enough. Like Elisha, whatever the Word of God instructs us to do, when we obey, we are guaranteed to receive the promises of God. If it tells us to believe, then believe. If it instructs us to ask, then ask. If it instructs us to stand still, then do so. Whatever instructions we have, just do it, and get ready to receive the manifestation of God’s promises.
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