take up the mantle of authority
Omar Soto
(Audio: Spanish)
SUMMARY: The passage in 2 Kings 2 tells the story of Elisha's attachment to Elijah and their journey through different cities, each with a specific meaning. Jilgal is the city of new beginnings, Bethel is the city of dreams and visions, and Jericho is the city of past victories. The Jordan River represents the place where one passes from death to life and crosses from a past life to a new one. Elisha's attachment to Elijah was hindering him from fully entering into the ministry that God had for him. The message also touches on the concept of "parasites of society", which are people who depend on others and don't take responsibility for their own lives.
The speaker discusses the concept of dependency in different aspects of life, such as childhood, relationships, and faith. He gives examples of people who become too reliant on others to fulfill their needs and urges the audience to develop self-sufficiency. He also talks about the story of Elisha and Elijah, highlighting the importance of personal encounters with God and seizing the authority given by Him. The speaker encourages the audience to reach their own Jordan and embrace new stages in their lives, even if it means leaving behind familiar things. He shares a personal anecdote about his own struggle with dependency when he moved to the United States.
The speaker shares a personal story of feeling alone in a dorm during a snowstorm and feeling the need to cut the umbilical cord from depending on his parents. He emphasizes the importance of cutting ties with things that hold us back in order to move forward and experience new stages of life, dreams, and victories. He encourages listeners to not get stuck in past experiences or depend too much on others, but to seek a personal relationship with God and experience His power in their lives. He ends with a prayer for all those in attendance to find healing and meet God in a personal way.
The speaker encourages listeners to get closer to God personally, rather than relying solely on others to pray for them. They invite those who feel stagnant in their faith or personal lives to come forward for prayer and a new beginning. They declare God's power and blessings over the lives of each person present, asking for courage and a renewed sense of direction. The prayer concludes with a declaration of God's glory and honor.
The speaker discusses the concept of dependency in different aspects of life, such as childhood, relationships, and faith. He gives examples of people who become too reliant on others to fulfill their needs and urges the audience to develop self-sufficiency. He also talks about the story of Elisha and Elijah, highlighting the importance of personal encounters with God and seizing the authority given by Him. The speaker encourages the audience to reach their own Jordan and embrace new stages in their lives, even if it means leaving behind familiar things. He shares a personal anecdote about his own struggle with dependency when he moved to the United States.
The speaker shares a personal story of feeling alone in a dorm during a snowstorm and feeling the need to cut the umbilical cord from depending on his parents. He emphasizes the importance of cutting ties with things that hold us back in order to move forward and experience new stages of life, dreams, and victories. He encourages listeners to not get stuck in past experiences or depend too much on others, but to seek a personal relationship with God and experience His power in their lives. He ends with a prayer for all those in attendance to find healing and meet God in a personal way.
The speaker encourages listeners to get closer to God personally, rather than relying solely on others to pray for them. They invite those who feel stagnant in their faith or personal lives to come forward for prayer and a new beginning. They declare God's power and blessings over the lives of each person present, asking for courage and a renewed sense of direction. The prayer concludes with a declaration of God's glory and honor.
I invite you to take your Bibles to reflect on what God has for us today and, Father, I take advantage and I beg you that once again you grant me Your grace, Your favor to be able to bring this word to each one of these children. and your daughters who have gathered here today, Lord.
Father, as we well know, may Your word not return empty, but rather reach that purpose for which You send it. Your word is alive and effective and I ask that it reach the depths of the hearts of my brothers and sisters, including mine, Lord, so that we can align ourselves even more with the way of life that You want for each one of us. I ask this in the name of Your son Jesus to whom I give all Glory. Amen and amen.
Father, as we well know, may Your word not return empty, but rather reach that purpose for which You send it. Your word is alive and effective and I ask that it reach the depths of the hearts of my brothers and sisters, including mine, Lord, so that we can align ourselves even more with the way of life that You want for each one of us. I ask this in the name of Your son Jesus to whom I give all Glory. Amen and amen.
