"Please let me inherit a double portion of your Spirit and become your successor" (Elisha to Elijah) -2 Kings 2:9b (NLT)
Elijah had performed his incredible miracles and had been extremely bold and courageous to speak the word of the LORD and the whole truth to the kings and nations of Judah and Isreal. Elisha had seen this, and yet believed that God could have even more in store for his own life's purpose.
Sometimes I look at the success of others and think, "If only that could be me . . . if only I could have what they have and do what they do . . . oh, for that person's success to be mine . . . "
But, perhaps, God would want me, like Elisha, to dream even bigger . . . Maybe he has more in store for my life's purpose than I give Him credit for . . . Maybe I'm longing to emulate someone that God would not have me emulate . . . Am I coveting another person's success, or am I seeking after more of His Spirit?
O Lord, give me a double share of your Spirit. Do more through me than I ever thought possible. Dream your biggest dreams and plan your biggest plans through me. I am Yours; have Your way in me.
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