David is Jesus and we are Mephibosheth

2 Samuel 9

Now David is finally king after he was anointed by Samuel over 15 YEARS later. 

Usually kings would secure their position by exiling or killing anyone who was connected with the previous dynasty (Saul's family). And Saul tried to kill David MULTIPLE times. Instead he remembers the covenant and relationship he made with Jacob, Saul's son, and shows kindness to the only living relative of Saul. (Mephibosheth).

David’s grace to Mephibosheth a beautiful metaphor.

· We are hiding, poor, weak, lame, and fearful before our King comes to us.

· We are separated from our King because of our wicked ancestors.

· We are separated from our King because of our deliberate actions.

· We separated ourselves from the King because we didn’t know Him or His love for us.

· The King’s kindness is based on covenant.

· We are received as sons at the King’s table, with access to the King and fellowship with Him.

- Mephibosheth was in exile because he thought the King would punish him. He was also lame and couldn't walk. 

· The King’s honor does not immediately take away all our weakness and lameness, but it gives us a favor and standing that overcomes its sting and changes the way we think about ourselves.

David’s grace to Mephibosheth is also a pattern for us in serving and ministering to others. We are David.

· We should seek out our enemies and seek to bless them.

· We should look for the poor, weak, lame, and hidden to bless them.

· We should bless others when they don’t deserve it, and bless them more than they deserve.

· We should bless others for the sake of someone else.

· We must show the kindness of God to others.

David’s kind heart towards the house of Saul.

David seeks to honor the house of Saul—He finds Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, to whom he restores all the land of Saul.


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