The Mantle of Jesus Christ

Immediately after the prophet threw a mantle on him, the young protégé was like a kindled fire,
fervently desirous of whatever he had sensed in the spirit of the “prophet of fire.” He left his
family, killed their oxen and used its meat to feed his people. He left nothing for himself, and all
he had at that moment was a burning desire to pursue after the prophet and his cloak.

The mantle of Elijah was once again involved in another supernatural enterprise and Elisha had
become increasingly fascinated with it. Who wouldn’t be amazed by the prophet’s special cloak?
It opened up a path through the Jordan River, allowing them to walk across on dry ground!
Above all, Elijah’s mantle wasn’t just a piece of magical garment; it represented his calling, his
ministry and the anointing of God upon him.

If we, as ministers, will excel in something, let us excel in the things of the Spirit of God.
Raymart Lugue

As the prophet concluded his earthly ministry, he granted Elisha’s desire for the double portion
of his spirit by leaving his mantle to him. It wasn’t unintentional; the cloak didn’t fall off because
the chariots of fire moved too fast. The prophet wanted him to get hold of the mantle for it would
betoken the transference of the same calling, ministry and anointing that was upon him. And it
wasn’t just the same; it was a double portion of what Elijah had.

Elisha performed a total of twenty-eight miracles in his ministry on earth, doubling the fourteen miracles that Elijah did. In the New Testament, Jesus Christ also gave us a similar promise:

“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and
greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.” John 14:12 (KJV).

Christ demonstrated phenomenal miracles in His ministry on earth. He changed the water into
wine at the wedding in Cana. He spoke words that caused the calming of the Sea of Galilee, the
resurrection of Lazarus, the healing of a certain official’s son and the catching of a large number
of fish. He fed five thousand men with five loaves of bread and two fishes. He caused the blind
to see, the lame to walk and the deaf to hear. Yet He gave us an assurance that we will do
greater works than these.

But what was Jesus’ mantle? What was the garment that He had left, giving us a token that a
greater calling, ministry and anointing will be upon us?

“And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until
ye be endued with power from on high.” Luke 24:49 (KJV).

We will do greater works than what Jesus did on earth because He had gone “unto His Father.”
His ascension enabled Him to send “the promise of the Father” upon us – the power from on
high.

“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you” Acts 1:8a (KJV).

The mantle of Jesus Christ is the Holy Spirit. It is the power from on high and the promise of the
Father, which was first poured out on the Day of Pentecost. Just like how Elisha doubled the
miracles that Elijah performed through the mantle he received, the Church is also able to
perform “greater works” through the Holy Spirit.
Be a Minister, Raymart Lugue

The mantle of Jesus Christ is the Holy Spirit. It is the power from on high and the promise of the
Father, which was first poured out on the Day of Pentecost. Just like how Elisha doubled the
miracles that Elijah performed through the mantle he received, the Church is also able to
perform “greater works” through the Holy Spirit.

I am increasingly convinced that the world doesn’t need another ordinary minister.
Professionalism might help us expand the horizon of the ministry; nevertheless, it will never
answer the longings innate in the hearts of humankind. In a world that is marching towards the
gates of hell, ministers must be awakened that the greatest need of the people is the presence
of the Almighty God.

The Lord blesses those who persevere to develop their skills in preaching, singing, ushering or
emceeing. However, it will be wholly monstrous for a minister to be the most skillful person, but
the emptiest vessel when it comes to the living waters of the Spirit. If we, as ministers, will excel
in something, let us excel in the things of the Spirit of God.