2 Samuel 9:3-13

Jonathan was a son of King Saul who had a special friendship with King David.

When Jonathan was killed, David mourned greatly.

King David seemed to have a burning in his heart, a yearning to do something special to show God’s grace to someone still left in Saul’s family. In memory of his dear friend Jonathan, the king was determined to make things right, so he summoned a

servant to find out if any family still remained. Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, was brought to David.  He blessed Mephibosheth with all of his grandfather’s belongings including land. In addition he was to eat at David’s table like one of the king’s sons. Mephibosheth was humbled when he arrived; bowing at the king’s feet wondering why he would notice him, “a dead dog like me” is how he referred to himself. 

It did not matter to David what he looked like, or that he was crippled in both feet. It was about honoring his friend, and sharing God’s love and grace as it had been given to him. Saul’s grandson likely never dreamed of sitting at the king’s table as if he were one of the family. He had done nothing to deserve this. Alas, that’s what grace is all about and what we are offered each day; unconditional love and God’s grace.

We may not be kings or queens, but we can make others feel as though they are more important and significant than they ever have before. Do you have a Mephibosheth in your life? If not, I challenge you to find one… someone very deserving of the grace and love of Christ, who may think of him or herself as a “dead dog.” When we try and view the world from the eyes of God, we see things differently. We can make a difference in the lives of others in the name of the Lord when we love the least of these.

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