Then Elisha prayed, "O Lord, open his eyes and let him see!" The Lord opened his servant's eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire. (2 Kings 6:17)(NLT)
This is a worship profile from the Praise and Worship Study Bible published by Tyndale House. This is a good study bible and I highly recommend it to those who want to learn more about worship.
Elisha
Time and again the ministry of Elisha demonstrated God's unrelenting mercy---even in the face of Israel's rejection. Appropriately, Elisha's name means "God is salvation." Unlike Elijah, who was known for his bold confrontation of idolatry, Elisha's ministry was characterized mostly by merciful miracles and encouraging prophecies.
Elisha the Worshiper
Elisha carried our God's wonders of mercy for poor widows as well as mighty rulers. Soon after reviving a widow's dead son, Elisha instructed an army commander named Naaman how to be healed of leprosy.
Elisha led a blinded enemy army into Samaria, where he told the king of Israel not to kill his enemies but feed them.
Even Elisha's corpse was associated with a miracle of mercy. Once a dead man's body was tossed on the prophet's bones, and the man suddenly became alive again (2 Kings 13:20-21).
Learning from Elisha
The Lord called Elisha to continue the ministry begun by Elijah. God continues to raise up leaders to guide His people today.
Elisha's ministry foreshadowed the Messiah's healing work. The ministries of Elisha and Jesus deepen our understanding of God's mercy and cause us to praise God.
Following the Example
Elisha's ministry was filled with merciful deeds and healings, reflecting God's own merciful character. Read Psalm 103 and consider the evidence of God's mercy in your own life. Consider how God has healed your diseases, ransomed you from death, and surrounded you with love and tender mercies. Like the writer of this psalm, recalling God's deeds of mercy will lead you to worship the Lord.