2 Samuel 9 - 1.7.25

SCRIPTURE:  2 Samuel 9:1 “David asked, “Is there anyone left of the household of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathon’s sake?”

OBSERVATION:  David and Jonathon had become very good friends, so much so that David had agreed to make a vow to Jonathon that he would show unfailing kindness, like the Lord’s kindness, as long as Jonathon lived.  He also vowed that he would never cut off his kindness from his family.  

Years later David fulfilled his promise by inviting Jonathon’s son, Mephibosheth who had become crippled in both feet into his palace to live.  

UNDERSTANDING:  David showed extreme kindness to Mephibosheth even though his grandfather had been King Saul, who had shown extreme jealousy towards David, and wanted him dead!

David was a man of integrity, and he demonstrated it by keeping his vow, and showing such kindness to a descendant of one of his past rivals.  Mephibosheth feared for his life, and felt very unworthy to approach King David when he was summoned to appear before him.

Even though King Saul had gone against him, David had still pledged his loyalty to him as God’s anointed king while he was still alive.

David treated Mephibosheth with great kindness by giving him everything that had belonged to his grandfather and his family, and he was also given the great privilege of always being able to eat at David’s table like one of the king’s sons.

PRAYER:  Lord, As I look at the integrity and the kindness that David showed to someone that didn’t deserve it, I am reminded of the way You lavished me with Your kindness when I didn’t deserve it!

I want the kind of love in my heart for the ones You love, who the world sees as less deserving.  It’s Your unmerited love and grace that continually draws me close to You.  I pray my heart will reflect that kind of love toward others as You work through me, and help me to show kindness and be gracious to even the ones who don’t deserve it!  

- Robin Orefice