11 As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire and horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up to heaven in a whirlwind. 12 Elisha saw this and cried out, “My father! My father! The chariots and horsemen of Israel!” And Elisha saw him no more. Then he took hold of his garment and tore it in two. (II Kings 2)
Jealousy. That's the word. When we look back and see how Elijah went to glory, many of us are jealous - even envious - that he got to leave here in such a way. But then again, do we really want all the ups and downs he faced? Often, in this "Beam me up, Lord" kind of world we want Him to take us "calm and easy", or at least for things here to be calm and easy while we wait. The point is that Elijah, and Elisha after him, and many other faithful followers have endured much in this world, while remaining faithful. They have also had faith in God to take them how, when, and why He sees fit. They are ready to let Him swing on by in His chosen means of transportation... Trust Him.
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