DAD'S RAMBLINGS – Accepting New Leadership
II Kings 2:15
"Now when the sons of the prophets who were from Jericho saw him, they said, 'The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.' And the came to meet him, and bowed to the ground before him."
These sons of the prophets recognized that the power of Elijah now rested on Elisha. But they could not let go of the old. So they sent their servants to search for Elijah (vss. 16-18). Sometimes it is difficult for people to accept new leadership. When a pastor who has had a long and fruitful ministry in a church resigns or dies, and is succeeded by a new pastor, often the new minister does not stay very long because the parishioners long for the old and the familiar. No prophet lasts forever, and God raises up a new generation to carry on the work of the kingdom. Being stuck in the past does not help the work of the kingdom go forward.
TODAY'S THOUGHT: Accepting change of leadership is vital for the ongoing ministry.
Have an "accepting" day. Love you.
II Kings 2:15
"Now when the sons of the prophets who were from Jericho saw him, they said, 'The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.' And the came to meet him, and bowed to the ground before him."
These sons of the prophets recognized that the power of Elijah now rested on Elisha. But they could not let go of the old. So they sent their servants to search for Elijah (vss. 16-18). Sometimes it is difficult for people to accept new leadership. When a pastor who has had a long and fruitful ministry in a church resigns or dies, and is succeeded by a new pastor, often the new minister does not stay very long because the parishioners long for the old and the familiar. No prophet lasts forever, and God raises up a new generation to carry on the work of the kingdom. Being stuck in the past does not help the work of the kingdom go forward.
TODAY'S THOUGHT: Accepting change of leadership is vital for the ongoing ministry.
Have an "accepting" day. Love you.
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