Attention & Focus

9 And so it was, when they had crossed over, that Elijah said to Elisha, “Ask! What may I do for you, before I am taken away from you?”
Elisha said, “Please let a double portion of your spirit be upon me.”
10 So he said, “You have asked a hard thing. Nevertheless, if you see me when I am taken from you, it shall be so for you; but if not, it shall not be so.” 11 Then it happened, as they continued on and talked, that suddenly a chariot of fire appeared with horses of fire, and separated the two of them; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.
12 And Elisha saw it, and he cried out, “My father, my father, the chariot of Israel and its horsemen!” So he saw him no more...
2 Kings 2:9-12 (NKJV)

It was the penultimate moment. There was going to be a separation between these two brothers that have walked with each other closely. Elijah was to be taken away while leaving Elisha behind. Elijah asked to be excused, he asked for some privacy and some personal moments. Elisha wouldn't have any of that. He understood the urgency and criticality of the time at hand. The present for him held so much stake for tomorrow, hence he refused to slumber and sleep on the moment.

Our daily encounter ought to remind us of the swift transition, hence the need to seize the moment at all times. A short attention span to the things of the Kingdom can be perilous, lets keep the focus on Him at all times.

Be encouraged,

Afolabi