What legacy do you leave behind when your assignment on earth is complete? Today on Day 181, we encounter two of the most emotionally gripping transitions in the entire biblical narrative. In 2 Kings, the monumental ministry of Elijah comes to a spectacular finish. As he and his faithful successor Elisha cross the Jordan, a chariot of fire sweeps Elijah up into heaven in a whirlwind, leaving behind his mantle and a double portion of his prophetic spirit to carry on the work.

In the book of Acts, the apostle Paul delivers a deeply emotional farewell to the elders of the Ephesian church. Knowing that chains and afflictions await him in Jerusalem, Paul retraces his footsteps, performs a miraculous resurrection of a young man who fell from a third-story window, and tearfully commits the leaders to the word of God's grace, leaving an unforgettab ...