When I was a music student at BGSU, a composition project required that I write for chorus and instrumental accompaniment. I selected my text from 2 Kings 1 which told the very dramatic account of Elijah’s “calling fire down out of heaven.” Looking back, I wonder what the students who performed the piece thought about a God Who sent down soldier-consuming fire at Elijah’s request. I imagine that none of them will forget the experience.
Elijah was an unforgettable character. His life and miracles were some of the most dramatic and extreme in the entire canon of scripture. When we consider the awesome power and demonstrative nature of his life and ministry, it’s no wonder that Elisha was so compelled to follow him to tap into his power and relationship with God.
We need this power today! We “tap in” by reading the Word of God daily, asking God for the “double portion” of Holy Ghost power like Elijah had.
READ/HEAR: 2 Kings 1,2
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Hi Dean, I had to smile when I read your blog about the song you wrote (Elijah, the Tishbite)
I clearly remember when the Hope Temple Choir sang that song. The first line was, “Elijah, the Tishbite, he was an hairy man.” The chord structure was quite challenging for the altos, but we had a lot of fun learning it. I saw Sharon Miller today in assisted living and she remembers it as well. Those were special days and fun memories. May God continut to bless you and Patty and all your family!
Karen, thanks for responding. I remember staying up very late to do those school projects. We lived on Monroe Ave. Then, I would get up every night and go to work for the Courier, delivering newspaper bundles to paperboys. Later, we cleaned the Daycare center for extra money to get by. Remember when we used to carpool together to BGSU?