Read: 2 Sam 9:1-13
Although I have read this passage before and have heard the story preached. A few passages stand out to me tonight.
The king asked, “Is there no one left of the house of Saul to whom I can show God’s kindness?”
What this says to me is that David understood that God works through the actions of people. And his desire was to show a demonstration of God’s kindness.
Mephibosheth bowed down and said, “What is your servant that you should take notice of a dead dog like me?”
Now that doesn’t sound like Mephibosheth thought to highly of himself. But regardless of how he saw himself, it didn’t stop the blessing. His grandfather’s land was restored to him even though he didn’t have the ability to work the land himself but provision was still made.
Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica, and all the members of of Ziba’s household were servants of Mephibosheth.
His lameness didn’t hamper is ability to reproduce.
Reflection:
As I read and reflect on this story, I see similarities in how God graces us with his goodness even when don’t feel as if we are deserving of it. Truth is we don’t deserved it but it’s a gift to us that we can never do enough to earn. Despite our weaknesses and shortcomings, God is still able to use us to produce life.
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Wanda, you are speaking to my soul today. As I was doing my early morning meditations, the word “ACTION” was the focus. You will understand when you read my blog, but you’ve summed it up well… “God works through the actions of people.”
LaVonne, I’ve been a bit MIA this week but I read a couple of your posts but Blogger wasn’t playing nice again. I can’t remember the title but when I read that you were talking about kindness I smile because it connected so well with the passage I have been reading the previous day.
Wanda,
I love this post. We are undeserving, but He continues to bless us, through each other. You are one of those people that the Lord has sent my way and I am truly thankful for you. Many blessings!
I’m grateful as well for our connection Cynthia. If not for blogland our paths likely never would have crossed.
God is so good! After reading this, I’m reminded that I need to be less mindful of others’ shortcomings.
Indeed He is Brianna. He helps us to see things, people, and ourselves in a fresh new light. Hope your week is going well.