A Double Portion: A Daily Devotional (2 Kings 2:9)

Receiving a double portion equips you for greater works through increased spiritual power and heightened anointing from God.

Elisha requested double Elijah’s spirit, desiring to be his designated successor with twice the anointing for prophetic ministry.

Does such a portion automatically demonstrate God’s empowered protection that would equip you beyond your predecessor’s level? Let’s find out!

Double Portion: Key Takeaway

• God equips you for greater works through increased anointing and spiritual power.

Bible Verse of the Day

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.’

— 2 Kings 2:9 (NKJV)

Elisha requested a double portion of Elijah’s spirit, meaning he desired the birthright or primary inheritance as Elijah’s designated successor. This verse shows bold faith requesting increased anointing.

The request wasn’t for twice Elijah’s power out of pride but for adequate anointing to continue the prophetic ministry faithfully.

A double portion represented the inheritance given to the firstborn son, making Elisha the primary heir of Elijah’s prophetic office.

Key Explanations

• Ask! What may I do for you: Elijah’s generous offer inviting Elisha to request anything before his departure.

• A double portion of your spirit: The birthright inheritance making Elisha Elijah’s designated successor with primary anointing.

• Before I am taken away: The limited time remaining before Elijah’s rapture to heaven in the whirlwind.

• Please: Elisha’s humble yet bold request showing both respect and faith for increased empowerment.

• Your spirit be upon me: Desiring the same prophetic power and anointing that enabled Elijah’s ministry.

Double Portion: A Reflection

Do you boldly ask for a double portion of spiritual power, or do you settle for minimal anointing to accomplish God’s work?

You see, Elisha requested a double portion not from pride but from understanding the magnitude of continuing Elijah’s prophetic ministry. A shoe he probably believed was too big to step into.

God granted his request: Elisha performed twice as many miracles as Elijah.

So you see, your willingness to ask for a double portion of anointing shows that you recognize God’s work requires supernatural empowerment beyond natural abilities.

Acts 1:8 connects to this truth:

But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me.

Just as Elisha needed a greater portion to succeed Elijah, you need the Holy Spirit’s power to accomplish God’s purposes. Meaning, cultivating inner strength through God includes requesting increased anointing for greater kingdom impact.

The question then remains as to how one receives a bigger portion for God’s work?

• Serve faithfully in ministry before requesting an increased anointing like Elisha served Elijah.

• When the time is ripe, ask boldly for God’s power to accomplish the work He assigns you.

• Expect God to equip you supernaturally when you step into new ministry levels.

• Use increased anointing humbly for God’s glory rather than personal advancement.

• Trust that such requests motivated by kingdom purposes receive God’s approval.

Remember this: Elisha’s double portion enabled him to perform 28 miracles compared to Elijah’s 14 – exactly twice as many. God honored his bold request because it came from a desire to serve effectively.

Similarly, when you ask for a double portion anointing to accomplish God’s purposes, He equips you beyond your predecessors’ levels.

Beloved, as you stand in the gap for others, you’re challenged to request a double portion of God’s power to intercede effectively and see breakthrough.

Blessings…!

Call to Action

• Ask God today for a double portion of His Spirit to accomplish His purposes effectively.

Make This Affirmation

• God equips me with double portion anointing for greater works in His kingdom.

Prayer Point for Today

• Increased Anointing: Ask God for a double portion of His Spirit to accomplish His purposes effectively.

Let’s Pray

Our Father, grant me a double portion of Your Spirit to accomplish Your work effectively. Equip me with increased anointing for greater kingdom impact.

In the precious and mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

My prayer for you today: I pray that God will grant you a double portion of His Spirit for greater works.