1. You can be gifted, talented, called of God & make an impact...but a MANTLE is only gained through HONOR.
2. Elijah tested Elisha to see if he would follow without knowing, before he gave him a double portion of his MANTLE.
3. Do not expect a MANTLE, if you've never pushed a PLOW.
4. When you're MANTLED & MANDATED with a God assignment, others who are needed for the fulfillment of that task will be drawn by that MANTLE.
5. It's possible that God is fulfilling a promise He made to your parents concerning you. Accept the MANTLE of success & do them proud.