The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him and what came to my heart and mind in 2 Samuel 9:7,
"'Don't be afraid,' David said to him, 'for I will surely show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.'"
David had called for Mephibosheth, son of Johnathan, David's friend that he loved, to appear before him. At the beginning of the chapter we read of David asking, "Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan's sake?" Mephibosheth was identified as one who was remaining from the family of Johnathan, Saul's son (King Saul was Mephibosheth's grandfather.)
Perhaps this is a bit of a stretch, but I can't help but be reminded that just as King David desired to bless Johnathan's family, and making a place for Mephibosheth at his table, so, likewise, God the Father welcomes to his table those who are from the house of our Lord, Jesus Christ. I'm not attempting to suggest that David and the others in this chapter are types for the reality that those who belong to Jesus Christ are welcomed into God's family, but simply that this kindness David extended to this family member of Johnathan, reminds me that God the Father has made a place for us at his table because of Jesus Christ.
We are told that all who embrace Jesus Christ in faith are welcomed into the Kingdom of God, that we become heirs of all that belongs to Jesus Christ as given by God the Father, "The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry,'Abba, Father.' The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
"'Don't be afraid,' David said to him, 'for I will surely show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.'"
David had called for Mephibosheth, son of Johnathan, David's friend that he loved, to appear before him. At the beginning of the chapter we read of David asking, "Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan's sake?" Mephibosheth was identified as one who was remaining from the family of Johnathan, Saul's son (King Saul was Mephibosheth's grandfather.)
Perhaps this is a bit of a stretch, but I can't help but be reminded that just as King David desired to bless Johnathan's family, and making a place for Mephibosheth at his table, so, likewise, God the Father welcomes to his table those who are from the house of our Lord, Jesus Christ. I'm not attempting to suggest that David and the others in this chapter are types for the reality that those who belong to Jesus Christ are welcomed into God's family, but simply that this kindness David extended to this family member of Johnathan, reminds me that God the Father has made a place for us at his table because of Jesus Christ.
We are told that all who embrace Jesus Christ in faith are welcomed into the Kingdom of God, that we become heirs of all that belongs to Jesus Christ as given by God the Father, "The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry,'Abba, Father.' The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
How wonderful is that?!
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
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Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just respond and let me know.
Trevor Fisk
trevor.fisk@gmail.com
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