Another instance of consistency and focus, rather than getting lost in the maze or craze of power politics and positions: the story of Elijah and Elisha.
The latter asks for a parting gift from his mentor. The master, does not promise him. But states that if he does see him being taken upto heaven, he will have his wish granted. Elisha sees the other being taken upto heaven. I asked myself, what if he had not seen him and he was not granted his wish. Would he still have carried on the apostolate?
I guess he would have! With what he had. To ask and pray for more and better is fine, but the granting or receiving of it is not a criteria to carryout one's work. One does what one is to do, not because there is some reward or award but because that is a good thing or the right thing to do.
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