10. We need to pray for the success of our successors.
Many works that have begun in Spirit and in power have failed after the founder has died. Most of the time this happens because the founder has failed to mentor a successor or has failed to pray for his successor. Moses mentored Joshua, Paul mentored Timothy, Jesus mentored his disciples and Elijah mentored Elisha. When Elijah asked Elisha what was his desire Elisha asked for a double blessing of his spirit. When the Lord told Solomon to ask for anything he wanted he asked for wisdom to lead his people. Because his desire was not for wealth or prosperity the Lord gave him wealth and prosperity as well as wisdom. The Lord gave Elisha the blessing of Elijah and Elisha became the most influential prophet of his time. His ministry was longer than Elijah’s and also his sphere of influence was much broader.
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