Where is the Mantle of Christ?

A mantle is a cloak worn over indoor clothing.  In the Scriptures it represents God's calling to a ministry.  It shows the anointing of God upon the person.  As Elijah ascended up into Heaven, his mantle fell to Elisha for him to carry on Elijah's prophetic ministry. When Elisha picked it up the spirit of Elijah fell upon him.

Moses laid the mantle of leadership upon Joshua.  He laid his hands upon Joshua who had been his disciple during the wanderings and God's Spirit fell upon him.  The authority of Moses now belonged to Joshua.

When Jesus walked upon this earth with his disciples, he commanded great authority and a very heavy mantle upon his shoulders.  When he ascended into Heaven, who took that mantle which he had carried?

The Mantle of Christ was too heavy to fall on just one person or even upon twelve.  On the day of Pentecost the Mantle of Christ came down from heaven and fell upon all who believed in Jesus as the Messiah.  The Spirit of God is given to everyone who comes to Christ for salvation.  His ministry is carried on not by one person, but by the Christian Body of Christ.

If you follow Christ, than part of His mantle has fallen on you.  You are called to continue the ministry of Christ.  You are called to to walk as Jesus walked, in His Spirit.   God has anointed you to step into the footprints of Christ and fulfill your calling.

Photo Credit: Behind the cloak is the transformation by Mount Saint Mary's Abbey