December 21: Elisha Asking Boldly for More

Sharon Campbell-Danvers 

Elisha

Asking Boldly for More

Scripture Reading
2 Kings 2:9–10 (KJV)

And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.

And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be so.

What do you want?

Honestly, if you were approached by someone who could truly deliver on their promises and asked that question, what would your answer be as we stand on the edge of a new year?

Without thinking, some might ask for wealth. Do we not all need money?
Some would ask for success, prosperity, recognition, or fame.
A woman might ask for a child.
Others might ask for a job, peace of mind, healing, clarity, or direction.

The list is endless, because our needs, desires, and longings are many.

Now consider Elisha.

Elisha had walked with Elijah for years. He witnessed miracles, confrontation, faith, disappointment, victory, and perseverance. He poured water on the hands of the prophet. He watched the fire fall. He saw the cost of obedience and the power of faithfulness. When the moment finally came and Elijah asked him, What do you want? Elisha had access to a request that could change his life forever.

He could have asked for material wealth.
He could have asked for status or influence.
He could have asked for comfort or security.

Instead, Elisha asked for a double portion of the spirit that rested on Elijah.

This was not a greedy request. It was a bold one. Elisha was not asking for Elijah’s position, possessions, or popularity. He was asking for the spiritual capacity to continue God’s work with greater impact. He desired power not for self elevation but for service. He understood that what mattered most was not what he could gain, but what he could carry.

And God delivered.

The double portion was not merely symbolic. Elisha went on to manifest the gift through his obedience, compassion, and faith. He healed the waters. He multiplied oil for a widow. He raised the dead. He brought provision in famine. He became a vessel through which God’s power flowed to bless and restore others.

As we come to the end of another year and anticipate 2026, the question returns to us.

What do you want?

What truly matters most to you as you step into a new season?
Is it comfort or calling?
Is it increase or impact?
Is it what you can hold or what you can pour out?

Just as important is this question.

How will you utilize what God gives you?
How will you steward the gift placed in your hands?
How will you be remembered by what God has bestowed upon you?

Sometimes it is not the gift itself that we regret or celebrate. It is how we used what we were given. Elisha’s life reminds us that gifts are meant to bless, restore, and empower others. His legacy was not defined by possession, but by manifestation.

Our Father has many gifts, and He is generous. He delights in giving good gifts to His children. But He also looks for hearts that will ask boldly, steward wisely, and serve faithfully.

As this year closes, may our prayer not be small or shallow. May we ask for what will align us with God’s purpose, expand our capacity to love, and deepen our ability to serve.

Lord, give us more of You.

Prayer

Father God,
As we stand at the threshold of a new year, we come before You with honest hearts. Search us and reveal what truly matters to us. Teach us not to ask merely for what benefits us, but for what aligns us with Your purpose. Like Elisha, give us the courage to ask boldly for more of You. Grant us wisdom to steward every gift You bestow, not for our glory, but to bless, heal, and empower others. May our lives reflect Your power, Your compassion, and Your faithfulness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.