The answer is: Parting of the river Jordan

2 Ki 2:14

Elisha’s first miracle, where he parts the waters of the Jordan River, is quite the crowning debut as a prophet! Imagine the suspense as Elisha—having just witnessed the fiery ascension of his mentor Elijah—approaches the river alone. With the mantle of Elijah in hand, he strikes the waters and confidently proclaims, "Where now is the Lord, the God of Elijah?" The river parts, highlighting not just Elisha’s connection to his predecessor, but also the very power of the divine.

This act echoes relationships with water in the Bible. Just think back to Moses parting the Red Sea in Exodus; both miracles symbolize liberation and a divine connection with creation. Water tension runs deep in scripture, symbolizing both chaos and the potential for God’s miracle-working power.

Fueled by a spirit of transformation, Elisha’s miracle signaled a shift in the prophetic ministry—conveying that the spirit of God didn’t dwindle with Elijah's departure. Amazing trivia alert! In Hebrew, "Elisha" means "God is salvation." This was prophetic in itself as it guarantees salvation to those who heed his upcoming teachings and miracles—ask yourself, how can we find divine assistance in our challenging "river-crossings" today?

These Old Testament occurrences remind us that regardless of the era or the messenger, the essence of faith has always been about encountering and trusting a power beyond ourselves—whether it's parting waters or navigating life's complexities.