Mystery

Scripture:
“And as they still went on and talked, behold, chariots of fire and horses of fire separated the two of them. And Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.” — II Kings 2:11 

Observation:
Taken to heaven in a chariot of fire, now that’s an exit! What a way to go out. We don’t get much info on Elijah but it’s clear he was a specially anointed man of God. So much so that he even comes back with Moses and speaks with Jesus on the mountain of transfiguration. Jesus even links him to John the Baptist as he, Peter, James and John are coming down the mountain.  

Application:
So who was Elijah? A prophet of God? Precursor to Jesus? Encourager to Jesus on the mountain? I think there is a certain mystery surrounding Elijah somewhat like Melchizedek, the king of Salem and priest of God Most High. Abram meets him on his way back from war and Melchizedek blesses Abram and Abram gives him 10% of the spoils of war. It these mysteries that remind me God is up to way more than I know or can see. God even declares through Isaiah in chapter 55 that His was and thoughts are higher than mine. It’s comforting to know I serve a God like that. A God that is so complex it’s not even possible for me to understand His intricacies. 

Prayer:
Father God, the heavens can’t contain you and words cannot describe you or express your greatness. Who am I to even know you as Father and receive mercy and love from you, Creator of all things?  Praise you God. May all heaven and earth praise you.

— Jared Yates, college & single adult pastor, Reservoir campus