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Basic Scripture Today 25th August 2025 Prayer points and Declarations
Monday, 25th August 2025.
BASIC SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY – 25TH AUGUST 2025
2 KINGS 2:1-15 (NKJV)
1 And it came to pass, when the Lord was about to take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal.
2 Then Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here, please, for the Lord has sent me on to Bethel.” But Elisha said, “As the Lord lives, and as your soul lives, I will not leave you!” So they went down to Bethel.
3 Now the sons of the prophets who were at Bethel came out to Elisha, and said to him, “Do you know that the Lord will take away your master from over you today?” And he said, “Yes, I know; keep silent!”
4 Then Elijah said to him, “Elisha, stay here, please, for the Lord has sent me on to Jericho.” But he said, “As the Lord lives, and as your soul lives, I will not leave you!” So they came to Jericho.
5 Then the sons of the prophets who were at Jericho came to Elisha and said to him, “Do you know that the Lord will take away your master from over you today?” So he answered, “Yes, I know; keep silent!”
6 Then Elijah said to him, “Stay here, please, for the Lord has sent me on to the Jordan.” But he said, “As the Lord lives, and as your soul lives, I will not leave you!” So the two of them went on.
7 And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went and stood facing them at a distance, while the two of them stood by the Jordan.
8 Now Elijah took his mantle, rolled it up, and struck the water; and it was divided this way and that, so that the two of them crossed over on dry ground.
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. And he took hold of his own clothes and tore them into two pieces.
13 He also took up the mantle of Elijah that had fallen from him, and went back and stood by the bank of the Jordan.
14 Then he took the mantle of Elijah that had fallen from him, and struck the water, and said, “Where is the Lord God of Elijah?” And when he also had struck the water, it was divided this way and that; and Elisha crossed over.
15 Now when the sons of the prophets who were from Jericho saw him, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.” And they came to meet him, and bowed to the ground before him.
REFLECTION ON THE SCRIPTURE
This passage is a powerful narrative about spiritual succession, relentless pursuit, and the inheritance of spiritual authority. Elisha’s journey with Elijah from Gilgal to Bethel to Jericho and finally across the Jordan represents a journey of persistent devotion. Elijah’s repeated tests (“stay here”) and the prophets’ discouraging remarks could not deter Elisha. His famous response, “I will not leave you!” signifies a determined commitment to stay connected to the source of the anointing he desired.
The key moment comes after the miraculous crossing of the Jordan (a symbol of transition into a new dimension of power). Elijah offers Elisha one request. Elisha does not ask for wealth or fame but for a “double portion” of his spirit—the portion of the firstborn son, indicating a desire to continue and expand his master’s legacy. This request was contingent upon one thing: “if you see me when I am taken.” Elisha’s unwavering focus allowed him to witness the miraculous translation of Elijah and inherit the mantle. He then immediately tested the anointing by performing the same miracle Elijah did, proving the transfer of power was complete.
This story teaches us that a generational spiritual inheritance is received by those who are persistent, focused, and devoted enough to “stay” through every test until the very end.
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PRAYER POINTS
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Pray for a Spirit of Relentless Pursuit: “Heavenly Father, ignite in me the tenacity of Elisha. No matter the tests, discouragement, or distance, grant me the grace to say to You, ‘I will not leave Your presence.’ I am determined to follow You all the way to my Jordan.” (v. 2, 4, 6)
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Pray for Focus to See the Supernatural: “Lord, sharpen my spiritual sight. Like Elisha, I refuse to be distracted. I fix my eyes on You, Jesus, the author and finisher of my faith, so that I may witness Your glory and not miss my moment of divine transition.” (v. 10)
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Pray for a Double Portion Anointing: “Father, in the name of Jesus, I ask for a double portion of Your Spirit upon my life. I desire not material things, but a greater measure of Your power to fulfill my destiny and continue the work of the kingdom with even greater impact.” (v. 9)
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Pray to Receive the Mantle of Your Purpose: “I declare that I am stepping into a new dimension of my calling. I take up the mantle that You have destined for me. I receive the grace
