"The son of a wealthy farmer, Elisha had taken up the work that lay nearest. While possessing the capabilities of a leader among men, he received a training in life's common duties. In order to direct wisely, he must learn to obey. By faithfulness in little things, he was prepared for weightier trusts. Ed 58.3"
"He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much."
EGW directly applies the principle of faithfulness in small things leading to faithfulness in larger responsibilities, as illustrated in Elisha's life, mirroring the teaching in Luke 16:10.
"The prophetic call came to Elisha while with his father's servants he was plowing in the field. As Elijah, divinely directed in seeking a successor, cast his mantle upon the young man's shoulders, Elisha recognized and obeyed the summons. He “went after Elijah, and ministered unto him.” 1 Kings 19:21 . It was no great work that was at first required of Elisha; commonplace duties still constituted his discipline. He is spoken of as pouring water on the hands of Elijah, his master. As the prophet's personal attendant, he continued to prove faithful in little things, while with daily strengthening purpose he devoted himself to the mission appointed him by God. Ed 58.5"
"And he returned back from him, and took a yoke of oxen, and slew them, and boiled their flesh with the instruments of the oxen, and gave unto the people, and they did eat. Then he arose, and went after Elijah, and ministered unto him."
Ellen White directly references 1 Kings 19:21 in this passage.
"So he departed thence, and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and he with the twelfth: and Elijah passed by him, and cast his mantle upon him."
EGW directly references and recounts the biblical narrative of Elijah casting his mantle upon Elisha from 1 Kings 19:19, highlighting Elisha's initial service and faithfulness.