2 Samuel 9 -- A Picture Of God's Love For Us In Christ

King David's third important activity in these chapters was sharing God's kindness.  "The kindness of God ... means the mercy and favor of the Lord to undeserving people ... we see in David's dealings with Mephibosheth a picture of God's kindness to lost sinners ... David went above and beyond the call of duty ... He first had to find Mephibosheth ... and he did so not because Mephibosheth was crippled, but for Jonathan's sake ... David couldn't show any love or kindness to Jonathan (since he'd been killed in battle), so he looked for one of Jonathan's relatives ... So it is with God's children:  they are called and saved, not because they deserve anything from God, but for the sake of God's Son."

Mephibosheth was then called into David's presence ... "If he believed what his grandfather (Saul) said about David, he would have feared for his life, but if he had listened to what his father told him about David, he would have rejoiced ... David took him into his own family, provided for him, protected him, and let him eat at his own table ... we have a higher position than that which David gave Mephibosheth, for we sit on the throne with Jesus Christ and reign in life through Him.  God gives us the riches of His mercy and grace and unsearchable riches in Christ.  God supplies all our needs."

Father, I'm amazed that You've taken someone like me into Your own family, adopting me and allowing me to experience brotherhood with Christ!  Like Mephibosheth, I was totally undeserving of Your grace and mercy.  I know that sometimes I still fail to act like I'm part of Your family, and for that I'm sorry and ask Your forgiveness.  Thank You for loving me so!

 

Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford