What is on Your Wish List?

1Kings 1-4 Elijah has been God’s voice in the northern kingdom. He has not seen one righteous king but some righteous people. As his ministry comes to a close he seeks to turn King Ahaziah back to the Lord, but he would not. Elijah reminds him that he will die soon because he has turned away from Yahweh. Because he refused to seek Yahweh, he dies in his sins. Even though Elijah has faced the wickedness of men, God has used him as His messenger.

Where is God using you?

In 1Kings 19, Elijah’s successor, Elisha, is chosen. Elijah reveals to him that God is taking him home to heaven and asks him an important question: What can I do for you?  

2Kings 2:9 Elisha answered, “May I receive a double portion of the prophetic spirit that energizes you”

In some ways this reminds us of the same question posed to Solomon by God. 2Ch 1:7 “Tell me what I should give you.”  Solomon asked for wisdom and discernment and God was pleased. “Because you requested wisdom and discernment so you can make judicial decisions for my people over whom I have made you king, you are granted this and riches as well.

What would be on your list if that same question was asked of you?