Total Identification

"One Year Bible" Old Testament History Passage
II Kings 4:18-5:27

"And he went up and lay on the child, and put his mouth on his mouth, his eyes on his eyes, and his hands on his hands; and he stretched himself out on the child, and the flesh of the child became warm.  He returned and walked back and forth in the house, and again went up and stretched himself out on him; then the child sneezed seven times, and the child opened his eyes."  II Kings 4:34-35 (NKJV)

The Shunammite woman's son had died of an appartent cerebral hemorrhage.  Displaying incredible faith, the woman ran to the man of God seeking healing for her son.  When Elijah came to the child, he did an amazing thing.  This is a demonstration of how God wants to heal.

Elijah stretched himself out on the child in TOTAL IDENTIFICATION -- mouth to mouth, eye to eye, hand to hand.  This is a picture of what Jesus has done for us.  Initially, Elijah had sent his servant Gahazi with his staff.  He had commanded Gahazi to place the staff on the face of the child.  When this had not brought about the healing, Elijah, the old man, finally walked into the room.

Jesus does not just send a token of His presence.  He does not give us techniques or formulas.  HE COMES HIMSELF.

When He comes, He totally identifies with our condition.  He breathes into us.  This is how He totally heals us!