2 Kings 2 [The Message]

Elisha saw the power of God in Elijah’s life. He wanted it too. So, when given the opportunity, he followed the old prophet and became his apprentice. In effect, he was along for the ride, hoping to in some way inherit the power his master had. In fact, Elisha wanted a double portion (twice as much) of the power of God on his life.

This is the Biblical pattern of the impartation of God’s power … spiritual apprenticeship.

In 1971, I had just been discharged from the Army and Patty and I were just starting our family. God told me to serve a spiritual apprenticeship to the pastor of the church her parents were attending in Findlay, Ohio. His name was Moses Vegh (pronounced Vay). I never received the preaching gift he had, but I learned SO MUCH about the Church and kingdom protocol etc. He was a very loving man whose gift made you feel special to God. I hope that gift of God’s love has been operative in my life.