2Ki 2:2 Then Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here, please, for the LORD has sent me on to Bethel.” And Elisha said, “As the LORD lives, and as your soul lives, I will not leave you!” So they went down to Bethel.
God was determined to take up to heaven Elijah. He was going to take to take him from the world in a short while by translating his body and soul to heaven. God had already revealed to Elisha what was going to happen and he was determined to cleave to him to the very end.
Although it seemed as if Elijah was desirous to shake him off, Elisha decided not to let go. He could not dare leave him especially at a time when he expected to receive the parting blessings. Elijah entreated him to tarry at Gilgal, at Bethel, at Jericho and Jordan, but he resolved not to tarry anywhere else except behind his master.
Determined people do not easily give up. Although there are very many discouraging factors, we have to decide to hang on. God has given us the ability to hang on and especially with the conviction of imminent breakthrough.
Further readings:
Ruth 1:16
2Sa 15:21
2ki 2:1-9
🙏Blessed Week🙏