1Ki 19:19 | MHM | STEP | The Call of Elisha Elisha’s calling to follow Elijah marks the beginning of his journey as a prophet. Even though Elisha was mentioned last in God’s instructions to Elijah, he was called first because he would help complete the tasks God had set. Elijah showed no jealousy of his successor but was happy to pass on God’s work to someone faithful. This calling shows how God chooses and prepares His servants for His purposes. v. 19 : Elijah found Elisha plowing in the fields, not in a school of prophets or performing religious duties. Elisha, though he was wealthy, worked humbly with his hands. This shows that an honest job is no barrier to answering God’s call. Elijah cast his mantle over Elisha, symbolizing that Elisha would share in his prophetic mission. This act showed that Elijah was passing on some of his spiritual authority to Elisha, much like Moses did for Joshua (Numbers 27:20 ). Immediately, Elisha left his oxen and ran after Elijah, ready to follow him . God touched Elisha’s heart, making him willing to leave everything for this new calling (Psalm 110:3 ).

‏ 1 Kings 19:19

The Call of Elisha

Elisha’s calling to follow Elijah marks the beginning of his journey as a prophet. Even though Elisha was mentioned last in God’s instructions to Elijah, he was called first because he would help complete the tasks God had set. Elijah showed no jealousy of his successor but was happy to pass on God’s work to someone faithful. This calling shows how God chooses and prepares His servants for His purposes.

v. 19: Elijah found Elisha plowing in the fields, not in a school of prophets or performing religious duties. Elisha, though he was wealthy, worked humbly with his hands. This shows that an honest job is no barrier to answering God’s call. Elijah cast his mantle over Elisha, symbolizing that Elisha would share in his prophetic mission. This act showed that Elijah was passing on some of his spiritual authority to Elisha, much like Moses did for Joshua (Numbers 27:20 ^a). Immediately, Elisha left his oxen and ran after Elijah, ready to follow him . God touched Elisha’s heart, making him willing to leave everything for this new calling (Psalm 110:3 ^b).