The Prophet Elisha's Mantle

Our desire for the prophetic mantle begins by being attracted to those carrying it. If we yearn for the prophet, we will gain the prophet's mantle. There is a common trend today to minimize the importance of close relationship; with all the new gadgets they cannot replace the power of being in his presence. The anointing is caught more than it is taught. Prophets often have very visible personality flaws. Prophets are flawed on purpose. Their flaws are usually great. The greater the prophetic mantle on a prophet, the greater the flaws in the prophet. Why? Humility. Humility is the key to gaining and walking in the prophetic mantle. True prophets are humble and flawed human beings. To gain the prophetic mantle, we must push past the prophet's flaws. Sometimes, this means getting into the mud with the prophet. When G-d sets a stage for you, don't draw back from it, move toward it. Take up the prophetic mantle, and carry it, use it to glorify G-d so that a clarion sound of the prophetic voice can be heard. The Prophet's mantle must be passed. Today's prophets need the anointed mantle of the prophet passed to them by yesterday's prophets so that they can begin bearing fruit and bringing forth the blessing of genuine prophecy to a new generation. Today's prophets can enter in to the greater blessings that genuine prophecy brings if they are willing to let yesterday's prophets teach us their revelation of realms of prophetic ministry. True prophetic ministry is defined by two important words: 1) humility, and 2) teach-ability. Genuine prophetic ministry begins with humility and is maintained by teach-ability. Keeping ourselves humble and teachable opens the door for the greater blessings of G-d through genuine prophetic ministry. If we want the blessing of genuine prophetic ministry, and the prophet's mantle, then we must walk in humility and teach-ability. All teachers must also be students, for life is a classroom of continuous learning. Guard your anointing for it is a precious gift from G-d.