PASSING THE TORCH
            In the bible we read about men and women of God whose mantles or ministries were passed to the next generation.   Moses had an extraordinary ministry with miracles, signs and wonders.  The Lord spoke to Moses through a burning bush. He used Moses to send  plagues on Pharaoh and all of Egypt. He gave Moses authority to part the  Red Sea and millions of the Israelites went through on dry land, but  Pharaoh and his army drowned as they tried to pursue them.        After Moses died, his ministry was passed on to Joshua.  The Lord said to Joshua “no man will be able to stand against you, as I was with Moses, I will be with you" . The  Lord promised to give Joshua the land that he promised Moses. He told  Joshua three times in chapter one “Be strong and very courageous”. The  book of Joshua goes on to say how they crossed over the Jordan on dry  land as the priests led them carrying the Ark of the Covenant.        Elijahs mantle was passed to Elisha.   After Elisha had b...