Becoming a Supernatural LeaderSample

SERVE

We’ve talked about how to carry our Mantle, but one of the most powerful things we can do is transfer the Mantle (Spiritual Authority) God has given us. If we want to leave a legacy, we’ve got to play the long game. We can’t simply think about what we’re holding; we’ve got to think about who will continue to carry it after we’re gone.

After years of serving, it was time for Elijah to go home to Heaven in a whirlwind (casual). One would think in a moment like this, it would be all about Elijah. His work. His ministry. His achievements. It seemed like the perfect time to reflect on all He had done for the Lord, but that wasn’t Elijah’s heart.

Instead, Elijah turned to Elisha and asked, “Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken from you?”

Elijah didn’t make the moment about himself, but rather about his student and friend. Perhaps this is one of the reasons he was able to leave such an incredible legacy; he was driven by a love for others, not his own ego.

Elisha responded with, “Let me inherit a double portion of your spirit.”

Elisha had learned from the best. He knew the greatest thing Elijah could leave behind was his Mantle — not his material things.

As leaders, we know we’re Called to meet the needs of those around us, but we’re also Called to impart gifts to the people we lead. We’re Called, like Elijah, to leave a spirit on the people closest to us.

Ben Graves teaches that leaders reproduce who they are. Let that sink in for a moment.

What are you reproducing? It’s one thing to deliver meals, give people rides, and help others in their time of need — but do those who follow you also receive a spirit of joy, confidence, and wisdom?

As Elijah was taken up to Heaven, his Mantle was left behind for Elisha, along with a double portion of his spirit. Elisha would go on to do twice as many miracles as his predecessor; because the Mantle was transferred, the miracles kept flowing.

It’s important to note here: Elijah continued to lead until the very end (2 Kings 2:8). He didn’t take off his cloak and transfer his authority too early. He didn’t slip into retirement to relax for the last quarter of his life. He leaned into his Calling until the Lord called him home — and his Calling was people. It was those closest to him and the nation God told him to serve.

Your Calling isn’t about you, and that’s a beautiful thing because that means your Calling doesn’t die with you. If you serve the people God puts in your path, your spirit and legacy will continue to touch the world long after you're gone.

Inhale and pray: Father, show me who I can serve today.

Exhale and pray: Help me to serve in the Power of Your Spirit.