24/09/17
Preacher: Mensa Otabil
Bible Reading:
- Deuteronomy 34:9,
- 2 Kings 2:15,
- Philippines 2:19-22
- The spirit of a leader is transferable
- There are processes for transferring the spirit of a leader
- Receiving the sprit of a leader enables us to do what they do
1 King's 19:15-21
Elijah's Actions
- He discovered Elisha (the mentor discovers the mentee)
- He threw his mantle on Elijah
- He allowed Elisha to decide the way for himself
Elisha's Actions
- He was resourceful: plowed with 12 oxen
- He was receptive: left his oxen and run after Elijah
- He was responsible: sought permission to separate from his parents
- He was resolute: killed his oxen
- He readjusted his focus: fed people with the meat of his oxygen.
- He was respectful: followed Elijah and become his servant
Elisha Become a Servant
Surrendered his own agenda
Submitted himself to Elijah
Shouldered Elijah's burden
Supported Elijah's interest/vision
2Kings 3:11
Matthew 20:25-26, Luke 16:12
- Servanthood is the path to greatness
- Stewardship is the key to ownership
