The Falling Mantle

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

The Bible records two ascensions in detail. One focuses on the prophet Elijah. He was standing with his apprentice Elisha when he was taken into heaven. Elisha was left with the prophet's mantle which he took as his own. The anointing and ministry of Elijah now rested on him. Then there was Messiah. He ascended to heaven also in the presence of His disciples. So where was the mantle? The mantle was the Spirit that would come upon all His disciples. He told His disciples to go and do greater things. Messiah's mantle has been left for you to pick up and wear. You are called to minister in His anointing, heal in His power, set captives free, give good news to the oppressed, feed the hungry, and clothe the naked. The mantle of Messiah isn't for one, but for many. So if you belong to Messiah, it's time to pick up the mantle and rise to the calling He's got on your life. Because you, too, have been called and given nothing less than the very mantle of Messiah.

From Message #310 - Into the Sky