The chariot and horsemen of Israel

2 Kings 2:1-12
Elijah was about to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gigal. then to Bethel, Jericho and cross Jodan river.
Elijah said three times to Elisha "Stay here; the Lord has sent me to Bethel..."
Elisha replied three time "As surely as the Lord lives and as you live, I will not leave you."
Last time, two of them crossed over on dry ground, Elijah asked Elisha what I can do for you before I am taken from you?" Elisha replied "Let me inherit a double portion of your spirit"
Elijah said "You have asked a difficult thing, yes if you see me when I am taken from you it will be yours- otherwise not."
The company of prophets in Bethel and Jericho asked Elisha "Do you know that the Lord is going to take your master from you today?" Elisha replied "Yes, I know, but do not speak of it."
Elisha saw a chariot of fire and horses of fire appeared and separated two of them. Elijah went up to heaven in whirlwind. Elisha cried out, "My father! My father! The chariot and horsemen of Israel!"
Why?
Elijah's reappearance at the transfiguration of Jesus underlines the unique position of this man among all the prophet of God.
Double portion which fell to the heir, the eldest son, who inherited twice as much as anyone else. So Elisha asks, not for twice Elijah's power, but for the share which would mark him out as the prophet's successor.
The fire often points to God's presence.
Elijah is the defender of Israel, he was of more value to the nation than its armed forces.
Elisha knew Elisha is a special prophet of the Lord, he hoped he can success Elijah as God's prophet in Israel, Elisha followed Elijah and did not go away. Elisha also asked company of the prophets did not speak it, it was running under the arrangement of the Lord.
Elijah knows to have his spirit upon Elisha is the authority of the Lord, so he couldn't answer it.
How?
Following Jesus and obeying the commands of the Lord as Elisha followed Elijah, for the Lord is our fortress and strength.
To be a prophet of the Lord is more valuable than armed forces in a nation. Hope I could be a prophet of the Lord to remind more people come to the Lord.