David: The Shepherd / King of Israel

Part 7: David and Mephibosheth

After the passing of Saul and Jonathan, David ascended the throne as the king of Israel. David learned that Jonathan’s son Mephibosheth was lame in both feet and living in the desolate city of Lo Debar. David sent for him, restored his wealth, welcomed him into his family, seated him at the royal table, and granted him an incredible inheritance. Mephibosheth’s story is not unlike our own stories. When God stepped into Mephibosheth’s story, everything changed, and the same is true for us. Jesus gathers those of us who find ourselves in our own “Lo Debars,” restores us to himself,  invites us to sit at his table, calls us his own, and bestows on us an eternal inheritance.