2 Samuel 9:7 So David said to him, “Do not fear, for I will surely show you kindness for Jonathan your father’s sake, and will restore to you all the land of Saul your grandfather; and you shall eat bread at my table continually.”
David wanted to show kindness to Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan and grandson of Saul. Mephibosheth was lame in both his feet.
David wanted to make sure he was taken care of for the rest of his life. What a wonderful and kind thing to do for someone.
Giving, which is a pure act of kindness, touches the heart of people, and God is glorified through it.
This man, Mephibosheth, didn’t think much of himself because of his condition. Being lame in both his feet, he thought of himself as equal to a dead dog.
2 Samuel 9:8 Then he bowed himself, and said, “What is your servant, that you should look upon such a dead dog as I?”
In other words, “why should you help someone in my condition?”.
Because God has the final say, and He doesn’t look at us as dead dogs just because we may have some issues.
God used David to help this man. It didn’t fall from the sky. Someone had to obey, step out and do a kind deed and give. And it changed this man’s situation for life.
When God prompts us to give, whether it’s to a person, ministry or community, let us do our part. There is nothing that can compete with the feeling we get when we obey, give and help make a difference. Such a beautiful way to live!
2 Corinthians 9:6-7 (NKJV) 6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.
Don’t take it lightly when we feel the prompting of God. That kind deed may change the destiny of someone or something in a great way, and we will reap from our giving as well. Amen.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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