2 Kings 2:15

Saw him. Elisha was being watched. The eyes of the sons of the prophets who were at Jericho were upon him. If he had failed, they would have witnessed his failure. But having succeeded, they were witnesses of his success. The faith of Elisha inspired faith, and his victory led to many victories throughout the length and breadth of the land.

The spirit of Elijah. The miracle of Elijah had been repeated by Elisha and was accepted as proof that what God had done through the older prophet He would do through his successor. When a leader who has carried heavy spiritual responsibilities must rest from his labors, God gives help and strength to another who is chosen as his successor. God’s work is greater than any man. It does not cease when one person terminates his labors, but goes on from victory to victory as successive hands take up the tasks of their predecessors. The same Spirit that had guided and strengthened Elijah was to give wisdom and strength to his successor. Many mighty deeds were to be performed by the young man who had the faith and the courage to follow the footsteps of his master.