The Doom of Mephibosheth 1

Fresh From God

Topic: The Doom of Mephibosheth 1 (Day 5)

Daily Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 16-18

2 Samuel 16:3-4 KJV — And the king said, And where is thy master’s son? And Ziba said unto the king, Behold, he abideth at Jerusalem: for he said, To day shall the house of Israel restore me the kingdom of my father. [4] Then said the king to Ziba, Behold, thine are all that pertained unto Mephibosheth.

The story of how David sought to bless anyone left of the house of Saul and how Mephibosheth got into the Palace has been so popular in sermons. During this study, I found the silent doom of Mephibosheth that we need to learn from.

2 Samuel 9:8-10 KJV — And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am? [9] Then the king called to Ziba, Saul’s servant, and said unto him, I have given unto thy master’s son all that pertained to Saul and to all his house…

Mephibosheth once humbled himself before David and appreciated the kindness David showed unto him, but his heart wasn’t right with David. Mephibosheth was nursing wickedness in his heart for David, and he sought his downfall — he rejoiced at his downfall.

David had given all that pertained to Saul unto Mephibosheth. Now when he rejoiced at the trouble David was facing, everything was withdrawn from him and given to Ziba, his servant. Obviously, Mephibosheth died poor and miserable, because David overcame his troubles and continued his reign.

Do not pay back the act of kindness shown to you with evil or wickedness. Think within yourself — who has shown you kindness and you have repaid with wickedness? Do not nurse wickedness in your heart. It is a very dangerous thing before God; repent of such and make amends today.

May you not lose all your fortune on the platform of folly — do not repay evil for good.

Question: How should you relate with those who have blessed you? Please leave your views in the comment section.

Prayer

• Thank you Lord for a new day.
• Oh Lord have mercy on our Nations in Jesus’ name.
• Oh Lord by your mercy, may I not nurse evil in my heart, in Jesus’ name.
• Oh Lord, I receive the grace to please you always in Jesus’ name.
• Oh Lord, help me to keep my focus on you in Jesus’ name.
• Oh Lord, I commit my ways unto you, prosper it in Jesus’ name.
• Oh Lord let your kingdom come and your will be done on earth in Jesus’ name.