Matthew 11:1-19; 17:1-13; Mark 9:2-13; Luke 9:1-34
"A Double Portion of Thy Spirit"
By David Pyles
Immediately prior to the time Elijah was caught up to heaven in the whirlwind, his younger understudy Elisha requested a double portion of Elijah's spirit (2Ki 2:9). Elijah being under the inspiration of God then replied that Elisha's request would be granted provided that the younger prophet were with him at the time he was taken away. The scriptures then record that this condition was fulfilled.
After reading of the spectacular career of Elijah, it is difficult to believe that any man could have a double portion of his spirit, yet it came to pass that exactly twice as many miracles were done in the ministry of Elisha as in that of Elijah. The miracles in the careers of these two men of God may be summarized thus:
Miracles in the Career of Elijah:
1) Causing the rain the cease for 3 1/2 years (1Ki 17:1)
2) Being fed by the ravens (1Ki 17:4)
3) Miracle of the barrel of meal and cruse of oil (1Ki 17:14)
4) Resurrection of the widow's son (1Ki 17:22)
5) Calling of fire from heaven on the altar (1Ki 18:38)
6) Causing it to rain (1Ki 18:45)
7) Prophecy that Ahab's sons would all be destroyed (1Ki 21:22)
8) Prophecy that Jezebel would be eaten by dogs (1Ki 21:23)
9) Prophecy that Ahaziah would die of his illness (2Ki 1:4)
10) Calling fire from heaven upon the first 50 soldiers (2Ki 1:10)
11) Calling fire from heaven upon the second 50 soldiers (2Ki 1:12)
12) Parting of the Jordan (2Ki 2:8)
13) Prophecy that Elisha should have a double portion of his spirit (2Ki 2:10)
14) Being caught up to heaven in a whirlwind (2Ki 2:11)
Miracles in the Career of Elisha:
1) Parting of the Jordan (2Ki 2:14)
2) Healing of the waters (2Ki 2:21)
3) Curse of the she bears (2Ki 2:24)
4) Filling of the valley with water (2Ki 3:17)
5) Deception of the Moabites with the valley of blood (2Ki 3:22)
6) Miracle of the vessels of oil (2Ki 4:4)
7) Prophecy that the Shunammite woman would have a son (2Ki 4:16)
8) Resurrection of the Shunammite's son (2Ki 4:34)
9) Healing of the gourds (2Ki 4:41)
10) Miracle of the bread (2Ki 4:43)
11) Healing of Naaman (2Ki 5:14)
12) Perception of Gehazi's transgression (2Ki 5:26)
13) Cursing Gehazi with leprosy (2Ki 5:27)
14) Floating of the axe head (2Ki 6:6)
15) Prophecy of the Syrian battle plans (2Ki 6:9)
16) Vision of the chariots (2Ki 6:17)
17) Smiting the Syrian army with blindness (2Ki 6:18)
18) Restoring the sight of the Syrian army (2Ki 6:20)
19) Prophecy of the end of the great famine (2Ki 7:1)
20) Prophecy that the scoffing nobleman would see, but not partake of, the abundance (2Ki 7:2)
21) Deception of the Syrians with the sound of chariots (2Ki 7:6)
22) Prophecy of the seven-year famine (2Ki 8:1)
23) Prophecy of Benhadad's untimely death (2Ki 8:10)
24) Prophecy of Hazael's cruelty to Israel (2Ki 8:12)
25) Prophecy that Jehu would smite the house of Ahab (2Ki 9:7)
26) Prophecy that Joash would smite the Syrians at Aphek (2Ki 13:17)
27) Prophecy that Joash would smite Syria thrice but not consume it (2Ki 13:19)
28) Resurrection of the man touched by his bones (2Ki 13:21)
The Elijah Anointing is the name of the spirit that allows for the miracles and wonders of God to flow through mankind. This spirit was a special gift designed by God to return the hearts of mankind back to his family and kingdom, to restore the trust and belief of man in God, and to provide aide to the innocent. The following rules make up the nature of the Elijah Anointing:
- it was designed by God and initially given to the super prophet Elijah and this is why we call this spirit The Elijah Anointing
- The Elijah Anointing is passed from person to person but must be done with sincere intention between the giver and receiver
- The Elijah Anointing may be given directly to the receiver from heaven without a Earthly giver as it was for Elijah and John the Baptist
- The Elijah Anointing varies in strength and the extent of this power is unknown as Jesus was the one who demonstrated the greatest level of its power and then stated that others would "do even greater things" than he had demonstrated. We have yet to witness these great powers therefore we can expect very powerful people to perform great miracles in Jesus name in the future
- The Elijah Anointing is designed and intended to grow stronger as it is passed down from generation to generation
- The Elijah Anointing can manifest in different forms. Most of the time all persons carrying The Elijah Anointing exhibit powers included in the what we call The promise land: Immortal Masters of Creation Rulers over Demons
- The Elijah Anointing is activated and sent from heaven to Earth under the conditions of compassion. Compassion is why it was designed and the spirit of compassion is where if flows through. Conversely the need for power, honor, glory and any other self feeding motive are not suitable for this spirit to rest. It will only flow through those that operate from the need for compassion.
References:
https://www.openbible.info/topics/elijah
http://www.bcbsr.com/survey/eli.html
