Asking for the Spirit - a double share!
Wednesday, 11th week in Ordinary Time
2 Kgs 2: 1,6-14; Mt 6: 1-6,16-18
Elisha asks for a double share of the Spirit that Elijah had...Elijah does not say it is impossible. He only says it is difficult. But lays down a condition. The rest is history.
We can ask Jesus a double share of Spirit. He is ready to give us... again a condition is in play. If you want a double share of the blessing...you have to make a double share of your effort. Doing good is one part; being spiritual is one part; being holy is one part; being virtuous is one part. Never expecting anything in return for these is the second part! Am I ready?