Moses calls to the people, “Whoever is for the Lord, come to me” (Exodus 33:26). Jesus also invites His apostles to “come” - “Come with Me ... to a quiet place” (Mark 6:31).
To come with Jesus to a quiet place is not to discover a place of
permanent tranquility. Jesus and His apostles were soon surrounded by “a
large crowd” - “The number of the man ... was five thousand” (Mark 6:34,44).
Jesus takes us to “the quiet place” so that we may receive strength for
the task of bringing the Bread of Life to those who are learning to
pray the prayer of the Psalmist: “Show me your ways, Lord, teach me Your
paths. Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Saviour”
(Psalm 25:4-5).
The power of God was upon Elisha. God was at work in mighty power. When we red about Elisha, we say, in our hearts, ‘This is not about Elisha. This is about God - - God working through Elisha.’ We must always remember to give all the glory to the Lord. The praise does not belong to the servant. It belongs to the Lord. He alone is worthy of praise.
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