Make the Decision

Hello readers! Well, its been a while, but I believe the Lord has a Word to share. Had a wonderful time with Him this morning. Though some revelations were more specifically for me, there was another, which I believe applies to all of you.

I was listening to a Joyce Meyer lesson, entitled “Destiny Altering Decisions” (Part 2). One of the last sections of her message included the story of Elisha and Elijah (2 Kgs. 2:2-12). You know it well; Elijah was about to die and tried to send Elisha away. Elisha’s response:

“As the Lord lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” (vs. 2 emphasis mine)

This happened three times. On one occasion, when they were in the city of Jericho, one of the prophet “students” came up to Elisha and said:

“Do you know that the Lord will take away your master from over you (over your head) today?” (vs. 5a)

In other words, “Don’t you know that you’re in over your head?” Elisha’s response (I love this):

“Yes, I know; be still.”(vs. 5b, emphasis mine)

I think he was saying more here than just correcting this immature student. I think he was silencing the accuser, the voice of doubt, and his own insecurities and fears. “Yes, I know I’m in over my head. I know that what I am doing is ridiculously radical and rationally absurd. But I am going on with my Master.”

Finally, they reach the place of Elijah’s departure, and Elijah, because of the devotion of his servant, asked him:

“Ask what I shall do for you before I am taken from you.” (vs. 9)

This could also be equated with God asking, “What do you want Me to do for you?” (ref. Matt. 21:32). We know that Elisha asked for a double portion of Elijah’s anointing, to which Elijah responded:

“You have asked a hard thing. Nevertheless, if you see me when I am taken from you, it shall be so for you…” (vs.10)

Joyce’s application was this, and her words penetrated my spirit: this was not Joyce speaking only; the Spirit was speaking loud and clearly (in regards to all of our impossible hopes, dreams, and desires, all of which He has placed in us):

“If you stick this thing out to the very end; if you go all the way through with God; if you don’t quit somewhere in the middle; THEN, you’ll get what you want. Yes, you’ve asked Me for a hard thing; you’ve asked for a lot; but if you watch for Me, if you persevere through the hard times, you will receive what you have asked Me for.”

Elisha waited with his master, and Elijah was taken up into heaven in the twinkling of an eye…and Elisha saw it!!! (vs. 12)

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: I know that every time I think about what the Lord is leading me to pray for, my mind may disagree and my soul may shudder, but my spirit leaps! There’s this supernatural life that radiates through me, an excitement and joy that I cannot explain. If there is anything in your hearts that has the same results in your own lives; if you receive life from your spirit that is unnatural, that gives you this fire and energy, which can only come from the Lord, then, no matter what it takes—go the whole way with Him to the end!

I have set my face like flint. Even if this road requires sacrifice, and even if the fulfillment of it includes persecution (ref. Mk. 10:30), I am going all the way with God! May you do the same.

Blessings and hope this Word encourages you!

Jenness