Be faithful because God is going to exceed expectations one way or another. Which side of those expectations do you want to be on?
Our hope is active in our daily lives. When the bible talks about God “keeping us” it is really talking about keeping us faithful.
It’s not just about growing in knowledge of Gods will to know what is right, but it is growing in Gods will to do what is right and its that exact idea that is going to enable Elisha to do the amazing things he does.
Paul says we are members of one another, specifically he mentions spiritual gifts and tells us the gifts are to be used for the good of the Church.