The Hidden Costs of a Higher Calling: What It Really Takes to Live on Fire for God explores the profound difference between those who maintain spiritual passion throughout life and those who start strong but eventually fade. Through the powerful biblical story of Elijah and Elisha, we discover three hidden costs that come with pursuing a deeper relationship with God: delay, deferral, and discouragement. Elisha served faithfully for nearly 20 years before receiving his double portion, teaching us that God's timing often tests our commitment. We learn that saying no to good things now may be necessary to say yes to God's best later. And we see how even apparent discouragement can be a divine test of our resolve. This message challenges the modern notion of instant spiritual gratification, revealing that the degree of God's fullness in our lives directly corresponds to how badly we want Him.