Necromancy of another sort

“as soon as the man touched the bones of Elisha, he revived and stood on his feet” 2 Kings 13:21

Communication with the dead may occur after a godly fashion, for the dead bones of the prophets have been known to quicken. The miraculous virtues of the Spirit still flowed through that earthen vessel long after his own life had withered. In fact, an encounter with Elisha in the Old Book may easily awaken the spirit man to this day.

O Church, how may we apply this? Hang out with the dead. Dust off your old volumes, for they are the true holy relics. Unlock the sealed vault of the Puritans. Peruse once again the writings of the Reformers. Dare you go further? Rub shoulders with the literary bones of the Fathers, for even there you will find surprising quickening power.

What we have here is life in death. It is the pattern. And it is fulfilled in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose death for us gives us life forevermore, if once we touch him by faith.