This idea of Elisha receiving his request dependent on his own ability to keep the connection with Elijah is complex. A deep reflection of spiritual truth: another "to him who has, more shall be given; and to him who has not, even what he has will be taken away."
We are not pre-determined beings, not without potential. Our will, a gift--like our faith, is still ours. And God allows us the mercy to approach Him and the grace to receive Him.
Christmas, day 6. The Double Portion—Otherwise Not
2 Ki 2: 9-10 When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken from you?” Let me inherit a double portion of your spirit,” Elisha replied. “You have asked a difficult thing,” Elijah said,”yet if you see me when I am taken from you, it will be yours—otherwise not.”
Otherwise not—the thing you ask
slips from your grasp.
The boon you strive and yearn to keep
lost if you sleep.
The treasure that his spirit bore
will be no more.
To gain the goal requires reach
to heaven breach.
Consumed by love, avoid the rot—
otherwise, not.
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