Reflection
In today's readings, God's transformative power flows through faithful servants who answer His call completely. 2 Kings 2-3 shows Elijah's translation and Elisha receiving double portion of his spirit, then demonstrating God's miraculous provision. Psalm 48 celebrates God's strength and eternal guidance, while Matthew 4 reveals Jesus overcoming temptation and calling disciples to leave everything and follow Him.

The key insight we can draw from these passages is this: God demonstrates His power through faithful servants and calls ordinary people into extraordinary service, requiring wholehearted commitment and trust.

Let's break this down into a simple principle:

Respond to God's call with faithful commitment, trusting in His power and provision for the work He assigns.

Here are five practical steps we can take to apply today's readings:

1. Identify one way God might be calling you to serve and take one step toward it.

2. Ask someone to mentor you in an area where you want to grow spiritually.

3. Resist one specific temptation today by quoting Scripture or praying.

4. Leave something behind (habit, priority, relationship) that hinders following Jesus.

5. Tell one person about Jesus' impact on your life this week.

As you go about your day, reflect on this question: What would you need to leave behind to follow Jesus more closely?

Conclusion
Thank you for joining me today. God's power works through faithful followers who respond to His call with wholehearted commitment. Until tomorrow, may you trust His provision as you follow where He leads.