2 Samuel 9:1-13
The account of Mephibosheth is one of my favorites. It really reveals what a kind and tender heart David has. David inquires about anyone still living from the line of Saul. He finds out that there is someone and that person is Jonathan's son, Mephibosheth. So David has Mephibosheth brought to him and then proceeds to show him extravagant kindness by restoring to him all the land of Saul and having him eat at David's table from then forward. Pretty cool!
So what did you see from 2 Samuel 9:1-13 about helping others and reaching out to someone in need? Who can you show "above and beyond" kindness and love to today (Valentine's Day) and beyond? Tami W.
What David did for Mephibosheth (I just love that name!) is even more amazing when you consider that in history, when a new line of king came to the throne, he almost always had everyone and anyone who was related to the previous king executed so that no rivals would be in place for his throne. David does just the opposite for Mephibosheth. David is willing to trust God for his kingdom. We see the same attitude in David's refusal to kill King Saul. David was willing to wait on God and not that he is king, he is not going to try to enforce a "human security" on his throne.
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