CHAPTER-6 PERSONALITIES THAT SUSTAINED HOLY SPIRIT Elishah Elisha, a man of God who possess unique qualities to carry the sustainable friendship with Holy spirit (Fig.40) till the end of His life. He started his life as a non-prophet and son of a rich dad. He is an older son of his rich daddy, known for his responsible work handling the labors working in his father’s field. He was yet to get married. In Israel, there is a custom that, bridegroom has to save his earnings to provide dowry for his marriage. Elisha working hard for his happy life. His Work dedication & his passion with a humble heart attracted the eyes of heavenly father. Elisha was appointed as the spiritual son to the mighty prophet Elijah. Unanimously in heavenly assembly attested by God himself. Unlike David’s anointing call, for Elisha. The call came to his workplace for serving as a disciple to Elisha. Because Elijah is a renowned prophet among three nations: Judah, Israel & Syria. Nation renowned prophet (Elijah) went to invite Elisha personally to his workplace. Without any second thought, Elisha accepted this offer. He left his hometown, parents, richness and went after the prophet Elijah. Then Elijah passed by Him
Fig.40: Elisha witnesses the Elijah rapture
and threw his mantle on Him (I kings 19.19). (a) Humbleness: Elishah, is a handsome rich son of his dad, denied his luxury and followed he poor prophet for the rest of his life. He started his prophetic career, not by preaching. But by washing the hands of the prophet Elijah. As king Jehoshaphat asked him, any prophet is there in Israel. One of his servants answered, “Elishah 36
