Further thoughts on Mephibosheth

As usual, guest pastor Stu Sherrard brought us a great message Sunday, this time from 2 Samuel 9, the story of David and Mephibosheth.   As I continued to meditate on what we learn from this story, I found the following remarks by David R. Reid to be helpful:

"Mephibosheth’s attitude in response to David’s discovery of him is very significant in the picture of 'Mephibosheth and Me.' Even before Mephibosheth knew what David had planned, he prostrated himself and said, 'Here is your servant.' He didn’t try to justify himself or make excuses for his connection with Saul or throw the blame for his situation on others. In the same way, we had to come before God with a 'dead dog' attitude in order to benefit from His mercy. There was not much lower in the Hebrew culture than a dead dog. Many people today are unwilling to assume such a humble attitude. Their humanistic pride and arrogance keep them from experiencing the love and blessings of the King. Let us, the Mephibosheths who are now eating at the King’s table, reach out to them in love and compassion with the King’s official invitation. He wants them to join us in the picture of 'Mephibosheth and Me.'"