Elisha Plowing with Oxen

Elisha guides a yoke of oxen through a rough field, pressing the plow into the soil with steady purpose. Dressed for labor and holding the long goad and plow handle, he is shown in the ordinary work of farming before his prophetic calling. The scene reflects 1 Kings 19:19, where Elijah finds Elisha plowing with twelve yoke of oxen and casts his cloak upon him. The image emphasizes that God’s call often meets His servants in the midst of faithful daily work, turning a field hand into a prophet. Useful for teaching themes of calling, vocation, obedience, discipleship, and preparation for ministry. by Jeff Preston