"The prophetic call came to Elisha while, with his father's servants, he was plowing in the field. He had taken up the work that lay nearest. He possessed both the capabilities of a leader among men and the meekness of one who is ready to serve. Of a quiet and gentle spirit, he was nevertheless energetic and steadfast. Integrity, fidelity, and the love and fear of God were his, and in the humble round of daily toil he gained strength of purpose and nobleness of character, constantly increasing in grace and knowledge. While co-operating with his father in the home-life duties, he was learning to co-operate with God. PK 218.1"
"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's description of Elisha's faithfulness in his daily work directly reflects the principle taught in Luke 16:10 about faithfulness in small things leading to faithfulness in greater things.
By faithfulness in little things, Elisha was preparing for weightier trusts. Day by day, through practical experience, he gained a fitness for a broader, higher work. He learned to serve; and in learning this, he learned also how to instruct and lead. The lesson is for all. None can know what may be God's purpose in His discipline; but all may be certain that faithfulness in little things is the evidence of fitness for greater responsibilities. Every act of life is a revelation of character, and he only who in small duties proves himself “a workman that needeth not to be ashamed” can be honored by God with higher service. 2 Timothy 2:15 . PK 218.2 He who feels that it is of no consequence how he performs the smaller tasks proves himself unfit for a more honored position. He may think himself fully competent to take up the larger duties; but God looks deeper than the surface. After test and trial, there is written against him the sentence, “Thou art weighed in the balances, and art foun…
"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
EGW directly quotes 2 Timothy 2:15, applying it to the idea of being a faithful worker in small duties.
"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 explicitly connects Elisha's example to the principle in Luke 16:10, emphasizing that faithfulness in small things prepares one for greater responsibilities.