Devotion for Saturday February 24, 2018
Topic: Our Kindness Rebounds To Us
Text: 2 Samuel 9:1 – 7
Naturally, most
kings will try to wipe out the families of their rivals to the throne in order
to prevent any descendants from seeking that throne. But the case of David was different as he showed
kindness to Mephibosheth, son of Jonathan and grandson of King Saul. David was
kind, partly because of his loyalty to God’s previously anointed king (see 1
Samuel 24:5-6) and mainly because of his vow to show kindness to all of
Jonathan’s descendants (1 Samuel 20:14 – 17). David did not forget the love and
sacrifice Jonathan showed him by willingly supporting his ascension to the
throne of his father Saul. Do you forget the mercies God and people show you? In
the midst of numerous affairs, cares and worries of life, we are apt to forget
the gratitude we owe, and some engagements we have to undertake, not only to
our friends, but to God Himself. Yet people who are really godly will have no
rest until they have discharged their vows and attend to their engagements.
David made inquiry because he knew he owed a great deal of responsibility to
the family of Jonathan in particular. The kindness he showed David came back to
his son. God is ever faithful to us; let us not be unfaithful to one another.
We can show kindness for love we have received from God by being more dedicated
and committed to His service and that of humanity. We should always pray for those
who have shown us love. When we do this, God will bless them and us, the more. Sing SS&S 798; Abu 239
Food for Thought: Kindness is the
golden chain by which society is bound together – Goethe.
Memory verse: 2 Samuel 9:1
Prayer: God, may I ever be grateful for the
love I have received from you and from people.
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