Mephibosheth

“So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the king’s table; and was lame on both his feet.” II Samuel 9:13

David promised Jonathan that when he became king, he would show kindness to Jonathan’s family. Jonathan died in battle before David became king, but David remembered his promise and decided to try to find one of Jonathan’s sons that he could do something special for. In many ways, we can see a picture of what God does for us as Christians in what David did for Mephibosheth. David was the king; Mephibosheth was a cripple. David had power and wealth; Mephibosheth was poor and weak. David sought for Mephibosheth. Mephibosheth had no way to approach the king on his own. David brought Mephibosheth into his home to eat at his table as if he were one of the king’s sons. Mephibosheth was lame in both his feet, but as long as he was seated at the king’s table, his deficiencies were completely covered. David gave Mephibosheth the inheritance of his father and grandfather. These amounted to riches beyond anything that Mephibosheth could have imagined. When we look at this picture, it should cause us to be thankful for everything that God has done for us. He has saved us and washed us from our sins. He has made us to sit at His table as His children and given us an unending supply. While we are seated at His table, our sins are covered by His grace. Praise God that through Jesus Christ, we are no longer poor outcasts, but children of the king!