What a way to go! I wish I had been there with Elisha when the chariot of fire took Elijah to heaven in a whirlwind. Elisha knew that the mantle and ministry of Elijah had passed to his generation. He was hungry for all the power God could give him.
Just as it had for Elijah, the muddy waters of Jordan parted for Elisha, and he knew he had obtained the double portion he requested of Elijah.
2 Kings 2:11,14 And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. .....And he took the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and smote the waters, and said, Where is the Lord God of Elijah? and when he also had smitten the waters, they parted hither and thither: and Elisha went over.
Elisha called upon the God Who answers by fire—stops and starts the rain—feeds His servants by ravens—multiplies meal and oil—raises the dead—and speaks to His children in a still small voice. Remember this when you pray.
The God of Elijah is still moving in great ways to accomplish His will in the world. He is still looking for people who will take up the mantle and believe God for the impossible.
