Mephibo-who? (Part 2)

Okay, hopefully by now you've read through 2 Samuel 9. Maybe it didn't hit you quite as hard as it hit me, but let's break this down together.

This story is very reflective of the Gospel. Hence, why I find it ever so beautiful. 

1. David seeks out Mephibosheth. Mephibosheth doesn't happen to run into David - in fact (we find out later) he was hiding in society. David asked around for him because he wanted him. 

2. Mephibosheth's fear. When called by the King that could rightfully kill you for being a part of the former King's line... one can only have such high hopes. Mephibosheth probably thought the best outcome would be him coming away with his life. He was before the mighty King, who has the power and the motives to kill him. 

3. Mephibosheth's brokenness. Mephibosheth was probably an outcast. By his crippled legs alone he most likely stayed on the edges of the towns and society. He was looked down upon and recognized as broken, and he recognizes this himself, calling himself a dead dog. 

4. David restores Mephibosheth. David gives Mephibosheth more than he could ever fathom. Not only does he spare him his life, he gives him livelihood. He sits him at his table and gives him servants and food! Wealth beyond his wildest imagine - and for nothing in return. Mercy is sparing Mephibosheth his life. Grace is giving him the seat at the table, the food, and the servants. 

Hopefully you see the numerous parallels here. Maybe I can't communicate it through words. Either way, this story represents my relationship with Christ. God sought me. I deserved death. I recognized my brokenness. God gave me life and everlasting life in His kingdom. 

I am princess, a daughter of the King. I did nothing. He did everything. I didn't deserve life. He gave me more than life. 

I am a princess. 

I am Mephibosheth. 

I have done nothing. 

He has given righteousness, life, and a seat at the King's table because He loves me - that's the only reason.