WHAT
IS YOUR SERVANT? Monday January 25,
2016
Text:
2 Samuel 9:8 Memory
verse: v 8
Yesterday, we read how David sought for
Mephibosheth and brought him to dine at his table just for the sake of
Jonathan’s love for him. Family Bible Notes posited that “A conviction of
unworthiness, and true gratitude for favours, tend greatly to increase the
liberality and usefulness of the giver, and also the happiness and benefit of
the receiver.” This statement was true in the case of Mephibosheth. The way David
treated him surprised him which led to the topic of the day. His treatment of
Mephibosheth shows David’s integrity as a leader who accepted his obligation to
show love and mercy. His generous provision for Jonathan’s son goes beyond any
political benefit he might have received. This benevolence from David humbled
Mephibosheth.
It is good to have a humble heart under
the undeserved providences. This also applies to our salvation. We deserved
death by virtue of our sins but God in His love and mercies came and died for
us. This should make us humble in whatever position we find ourselves. This led
to the statements Paul made in 1 Corinthians 15:9 and Ephesians 3:8. Mephibosheth used the
phrase, ‘a servant’ and ‘dead dog’ not because he was crippled but because he
saw himself as a despised person; not worthy of such honour. Do you have a
humbled heart? How do you feel about the gifts God has bestowed on you? A
thankful heart is the greatest virtue.
Food
for Thought:
The worship most acceptable to God comes from a thankful and cheerful heart.
Prayer: Lord God, grant me a thankful heart to always appreciate my salvation and works of mercies you do in my life.
