KEY VERSE: “But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom.“ (Matthew 26:29, NKJV)

Like Joshua and Samuel, Elisha was also called to a great purpose. He was born to be one of Israel’s greatest prophets. He performed many miracles, such as purifying water (2 Kings 2:21), multiplying bread (2 Kings 4:42-44), healing Naaman (2 Kings 5:1-27), and making an axe head float (2 Kings 6:1-7).

As a man destined for greatness, one of the first blessings God gave him was a spiritual father, Elijah. We see this in the way he addressed Elijah when he was taken up to heaven. He said:

“My father, my father, the chariot of Israel and its horsemen!“ (2 Kings 2:11-12, NKJV).

His biological father’s name was Shaphat (1 Kings 19:19). Elijah was his spiritual father—the one through whom ministerial grace flowed into his life. I see the grace to walk in the supernatural flowing into your life!

I see your prophetic season dawning, manifesting in your life… To possess your kingdom, the Elijah that God has placed in your life must be more than just a leader. He must be a father to you! Pray now that God will give you the heart of a son!

Prayer

Father God, I desire to have the heart of a faithful son. Everything that hinders me from receiving Your blessings, I rebuke it in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Application

As a son or daughter, what practices will you begin to adopt today that you believe will help you connect more effectively with your spiritual father?

This text is an excerpt from the book “THE ROYAL FAMILY: THE ROLE OF SPIRITUAL PARENTS IN OUR LIVES” written by Pastor Gregory Toussaint.

We invite you to read the next article: “YOU HAVE A CANAAN”.

ELISHA HAD A SPIRITUAL FATHER.