Illustration from the Morgan Bible of Mephibosheth kneeling before David.

 

David asked, “Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” – II Samuel 9:1

The king asked, “Is there no one still alive from the house of Saul to whom I can show God’s kindness?” – v3

So, with a question, repeated the second time with the variation, "God's kindness," David found Mephibosheth, a son of Jonathan. He was lame in both feet. David brought him to Jerusalem and, when brought before the kind, he was uncertain and most likely, afraid.

He bowed and told paid homage only to hear these words:

“Don’t be afraid,” David said to him, “for I will surely show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.”

So, this son of, David's friend who was also the grandson of his enemy, King Saul, became like a son today. He and his household enjoyed the kindness of God and the kindness of the king.

And Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, because he always ate at the king’s table; he was lame in both feet. v.13

It raises a question for each of us:

Is there any to whom I can show kindness today?

Do I have a Mephibosheth in my world?

What i we made that a mission for today and tomorrow?