The King is Looking for You
1. It hurts when someone you trusted drops you.
“Saul’s son Jonathan had a son named Mephibosheth, who was crippled as a child. He was five years old when the report came from Jezreel that Saul and Jonathan had been killed in battle. When the child’s nurse heard the news, she picked him up and fled. But as she hurried away, she dropped him, and he became crippled.” 2 Samuel 4:4 NLT
2. God is looking for you, not to harm you, but to bless you, especially while living in lack.
“One day David asked, “Is anyone in Saul’s family still alive—anyone to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?”...Ziba replied, “Yes, one of Jonathan’s sons is still alive. He is crippled in both feet.” “Where is he?” the king asked. “In Lo-debar,” Ziba told him, “at the home of Makir son of Ammiel.’”
2 Samuel 9:1-4 NLT
3. God will show kindness to you for the faithfulness of your fathers.
“So David sent for him and brought him from Makir’s home. His name was Mephibosheth; he was Jonathan’s son and Saul’s grandson. When he came to David, he bowed low to the ground in deep respect. David said, “Greetings, Mephibosheth.” Mephibosheth replied, “I am your servant.’” 2 Samuel 9:5-7 NLT
You belong to Christ, so you are Abraham’s descendants. You will inherit all of God’s blessings because of the promise God made to Abraham. Galatians 3:29 NCV
4. Change how you see yourself! God wants you to eat at His table.
“I will give you all the property that once belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will eat here with me at the king’s table!” Mephibosheth bowed respectfully and exclaimed, “Who is your servant, that you should show such kindness to a dead dog like me?” “Don’t be afraid!” David said. “I intend to show kindness to you because of my promise to your father, Jonathan. Then the king summoned Saul’s servant Ziba and said, “I have given your master’s grandson everything that belonged to Saul and his family. You and your sons and servants are to farm the land for him to produce food for your master’s household.” 2 Samuel 9:7-10 NLT
5. Embrace all God has for you for the sake of your children.
“‘But Mephibosheth, your master’s grandson, will eat here at my table.”... Ziba replied, “Yes, my lord the king; I am your servant, and I will do all that you have commanded.” And from that time on, Mephibosheth ate regularly at David’s table, like one of the king’s own sons. Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica. From then on, all the members of Ziba’s household were Mephibosheth’s servants. And Mephibosheth, who was crippled in both feet, lived in Jerusalem and ate regularly at the king’s table.” 2 Samuel 9:11-13 NLT
Your Response? “I am your servant.” 2 Samuel 9:5 NLT
Message Notes: The Holy Bible, New Living Translation.