June 6, 2011
Most every one knows or has at least heard the story of Elijah, Elisha and the double anointing. I'll give a brief summery of the only parts needed to help bring understanding to this hub.
Elisha was touched purposely by Elijah with is mantle early on in the story of their relationship. Elisha was plowing with a team of oxen, Elijah came by and flung at least momentarily his mantle across Elisha. (1Kings 19:19) Elisha got so excited by this act that he sacrificed the oxen, told his mom and dad he was leaving and hit the road with Elijah. I think it even kinda shocked Elijah for he was continually saying ‘what have I to do with you?', but non the less he allowed the youth to follow and serve him.
Their travels went many places before the event of which every one, especially the prophets seemed to know in advance about Elijah being caught up to heaven.
Along their journeys Elijah would ask the 'What do you want?' sense he could not get rid of Elisha. To this Elisha would respond 'I want a double portion of the anointing that’s on you'. Elijah responds 'If you see me when I go up, then you can have your request'. Wow, no way I'm leaving your side now! was the response of Elisha's heart.
A good point here is to understand that Elisha was not asking for twice as much as Elijah had. He was asking for the elder sons portion. It was Jewish custom to divide the inheritance 2/3 to the oldest son and 1/3 to the younger. But starting with 2/3 of the family wealth could be increased to way much over twice the amount. He was not asking for an amount, but an inheritance that was worth more because it implied a promise of a greater sort.
So the place of this event was at the Jordon river. Both men had just crossed over on dry land to the opposite side of the river from the city of Jericho.
2Ki 2:11 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.
Oh WOW! Elisha got to see it. This was probably the same manifestation that Ezekiel and Apostle John saw and recorded. Ezekiel commented about the wheels and the living creatures having lightning flashes going back and forth in them, could be described as a chariot of fire.
2Ki 2:12 And Elisha saw it, and he cried, My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. And he saw him no more: and he took hold of his own clothes, and rent them in two pieces.
2Ki 2:13 He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and went back, and stood by the bank of Jordan;
2Ki 2:14 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.
The bible is full of parallels and symbols. They were on the outside of the promised land. Elisha went over to the river Jordon and smote the waters saying where is the God of Elijah, the waters parted and Elisha walked over into the promise of God, the elder son’s anointing.
Its also a unique fact that the other young prophets wanted to go and look for Elijah’s body, to which Elisha knew they would not find it.
And yes a double portion rested on Elisha and he went on to perform at least twice as many miracles as Elijah did.
I’m going to cut this writing off right here and finish it on the next hub, sometimes the longer ones are harder to stay focused on. I will attempt to reveal who the very mantle of Jesus fell to the earth
Posted by Tony L Smith.
April 1, 2011
Wow, Its like every time I read a book about religious spirits I see areas in my life where this spirit has influenced me. From thinking I'm more spiritual than others to fearing the life someone else is living before God because I knew I wasn't living in the liberty that I should be.
This book by Dave Viljeon was no exception. Many different ways that a religious spirit are explored in Dave's writings. Freedom from this spirit is nessesary if we desire to walk in the fullness of what God des... Continue reading...
Posted by Tony L Smith.
March 20, 2011
This word came March 19,2011, but I realize it had been around for a long time, I just decided to step up to the plate and release it.
The word is alive and quickening, the awakening has begun
More, more, more as the tidal waves of divine understanding crumbles the understanding of man, yes even the so called Christian ones. If God isn’t more, then who is, us? Understanding will be shaken, revelations heightened as principals laid up by man will be swept aside.
More, more, more who possibl... Continue reading...
Posted by Tony L.
February 20, 2011
The Identity you walk in.
Where did you get your identity from? Is the person you act like the person you are supposed to be? Are you a Christian, but don't feel like you act like one? Where did the seed come from that has birthed your actions, fears, loves and hates?
It seems that most guys and girls don't have a clue who they are. Their identity has been controlled by what they have been around. TV commercials, Radio music, Clubs, friends, and even church circles etc.. The little they k... Continue reading...
Posted by Tony L Smith.
January 22, 2011
 I have had a lot of schooling on the words we speak. Things like declaring the truth as God would have it. These include things like confessing your healing, your deliverance. Confessing good relationships, prosperity and so on.
I have found that when you are in an atmosphere where truth is being taught, it is easy to speak correctly, and it is trully important to do so. During these times, you may feel a little awkward, but you know it is the correct thing to do.
But the most import... Continue reading...
Posted by Tony L Smith.
January 12, 2011
Very early on in my walk with the Lord after my initial salvation experience, I learnt the need for forgiveness. Forgiveness for myself and the need to continually forgive others. Forgiveness seemed to the crux of the Gospel. It seemed to make this new relationship with our Lord work better. It made the initial sweet experience almost repeat itself over and over.
My reasoning that came with help from the scriptures stated that to continue to experience this forgiveness of God, â€... Continue reading...
Posted by Tony L Smith.
December 31, 2010
I find there is still a lot of confusion among people concerning the Kingdom of God, or the Kingdom of Heaven.
Far too many still believe that the Kingdom is the organized church, or organized religion. Some are just satisfied to believe it is the life after death in heaven.
Kingdom means dominion of a King. If the organized church or religion is the Kingdom of God, then we have a very weak Kingdom, and a weak King.
These manifestations of church and religion that we have seen thus fa... Continue reading...
Posted by Tony L Smith.
December 29, 2010
It would be real bad if there was no way to repent, meta neo, or change ones mind. What if we were forever stuck with the results our thinking has brought in our lives. This would be a place of no mercy, no hope. It would be a way of life you could not change.
So the ability to repent is a gift from God, an open door to come out from a way of thinking and into a better way of thinking.
Our way of thinking has led to our actions, which have caused the results in our lives, yes ev...
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Posted by Tony L Smith.
December 7, 2010
There is much mystery concerning this ancient creature called Lucifer, Satan, anointed cherub, the devil, Bezebul, the price of the air, fallen angel,and the father of lies. Since he is a created being, then its evident that God created him.
There is not a whole lot of recorded information concerning his creation or his existence.
Since the time frame concerning him being cast out of heaven is not recorded, then maybe the act is going on right now!! Maybe this angel's fall from heaven ... Continue reading...
Posted by Tony L smith.
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