I may not see in front of me, But I can see for miles around when I look over my shoulder, and Lord, it`s clear. You`ve brought me here, So faithful every step of the way. What can I do but follow you, For You are the Way, the Truth, the Life, And You`ve promised never to leave me, My Savior, my friend, From beginning to end.
I Am Found In You
by
Steven Curtis Chapman
Elisha died and was buried.....Once while some Israelites were burying a man, suddenly they saw a band of raiders; so they threw the man's body into Elisha's tomb. When the body touched Elisha's bones, the man came to life and stood up on his feet. 2 Kings 13:20a, 21 NIV
I wonder what would happen if someone threw a dead body next to yours or my bones? In my case it would probably attract a few more rats!
Imagine the look on the Israelites faces who had thrown the body on top of Elisha's bones! Can you say "S H O C K"? This man was dead! We're talking no breathing here! Suddenly, once his body touches the bones of Elisha, he is brought back to life.
Why? What's the point here? Well, obviously scripture doesn't expand a whole lot, but I think there is truth we can learn from this event. First, Elisha had promised victory to the righteous King Joash. This was part of fulfilling that promise.
Second, this incident speaks of the power that was displayed through the life of Elisha. Elisha was a man, just like you and I, but He was totally and completely sold out for God! He had a faith that God used to do many miracles and each time he gave all the glory to God! Elisha was a man full of the Spirit of God. So full in fact that Elisha's bones, even after his spirit had left his body, continued to do miracles. Wow!
Third, and most important, it shows us the power of the God Elisha served. God has the power to raise the dead. The Creator of life actually controls life. The One who knitted this man together in his mother's womb, made him breath again. And, the best news is that that same power of God is active in our lives again today!
I ask you again, what would happen if someone threw a dead body on top of our bones?
Oh, God, may we live such fiery lives for You as did Elisha that our impact might last beyond our years!
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