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A DOUBLE PORTION: FOLLOWING THE LORD WHERE HE LEADS

“And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal.” (2 Kings 2:1).   Elijah had come to the end of his earthly ministry.   God desired that His servant and faithful prophet should not die a natural death, but be miraculously translated from this life to the next like Enoch had been centuries before.   Before his departure, Elijah asked the younger prophet, Elisha, what he could do for him before he was to be taken away.   There was no hesitation in Elisha’s answer.   He said that what he wanted more than anything was to have a double portion of Elijah’s spirit rest upon him.     It was indeed a hard thing that Elisha was asking, but it was the one request that was most pleasing to His heavenly Father.   Instead of asking for wealth or prominence, Elisha wanted only that which would enable him to fulfill God’s will and to serve God’s people more effectively.   ...
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WALKING IN HIS FOOTSTEPS

“For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps… ” (1 Peter 2:21).    The very first words that many of the disciples heard from Jesus’ lips were “Follow Me.” They are two simple words that convey so much more than just a momentary interruption of our lives.  They are the foundation of our Christian walk, and they require a lifetime of commitment on our part if we would be His disciples.  Jesus’ every word and action forms a straight and narrow path that leads us little by little to God.  His life is a pattern for those who would follow after Him and become heirs of eternal life.   The call of God on our lives requires more than a mere profession of faith, regular attendance at the church of our choice, or conformity to a certain dogma.  God has called each of us to something higher, and that is to follow the example of His Son Jesus Christ in every way, and learn ...
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THE LIVING WATER

“ Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price .” (Isaiah 55:1).   “ If any man thirst, let him come unto Me, and drink. ” (John 7:37).   I had been reading through the Gospel of John recently, and was struck with the Apostle’s abundant use of water as a theme in recounting the details of Jesus’ early ministry.   John’s gospel is unique compared to the other gospels.   He relates stories and teachings in his gospel that are not mentioned in any of the others.   Matthew, Mark, and Luke’s accounts of Jesus’ ministry are known as the Synoptic Gospels because, according to Wikipedia’s definition, they give "an account of the events from the same point of view or under the same general aspect."   John, on the other hand, seems to use a different lens altogether to view the Lord’s ministry.   His gospel feels more intimate in many ...
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