Though Elisha cannot instantly raise the boy with a word (as Christ could and did), nonetheless God hears his prayers and restores life to the lad. Why? Because He gives, He takes away, and He restores — and He is Lord of life and death. Brothers and sisters, we read earlier this evening about how Jesus raised the son of the widow of Nain. Remember that Nain is just over the hill to the north of Shunem, and Shunem (therefore) is just over the hill to the south of Nain. It was right here, at this spot, that God demonstrated His power over death twice. Do you believe in the resurrection of the dead? Are you prepared to let God take your loved ones, knowing both that He gave them in the first place and that He will restore them at the resurrection of the just? Believe Him! Trust Him! Our God is a generous God who has conquered death at the cross of Christ. Baal doesn’t rule death. God’s servants don’t rule death. But God does rule death, and He can grant resurrection life both spiritual and physical. If you don’t know Christ tonight, believe in His resurrection and in His power to raise you to spiritual new life. If you do know Him, then resolve that when He takes what you love, you will go to Him in faith, nothing doubting, trusting that He will restore it in His own good time. Embrace this God, not for His gifts, but for Himself. He gave you the life you have, and He has promised to give eternal resurrection life to everyone who believes on His Son. Amen.
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Caleb Nelson grew up in Ft. Collins, CO. Born into a Christian home, where he eventually became the eldest of 11 children, he has been a lifelong Presbyterian. He professed faith at the age of six, and was homeschooled through high school. He then attended Patrick Henry College...
