For today I will continue with the story of Mephibosheth and King David. Mephibosheth was accidentally dropped by his nurse and became crippled as she tried to flee after she heard the news of the death of Mephibosheth’s father and grandfather. That day was a life changing experience for Mephibosheth , losing his father and grandfather, having to leave the luxury of a life in the palace, becoming a cripple and then taken to a place called Lo Debar. Have you ever been there, where things seem to just come at you and come at you fast? Before one thing is over, something else happens and before you know it your life is cascading out of control.
Where is Lo Debar?
The name Lo Debar means nothing– no pasture. If there is no pasture, I am going to assume, there was perhaps no rain, little or no food, hunger and starvation and survival of the fittest mentality. Remember however that Mephiboshet did not choose to go to Lo Debar he was taken there. At 5 years old we are not usually asked our opinion about things, adults call the shots and children are expected to toe the line. But of all the places why Lo Debar?
The next time we hear of Mephibosheth is in II Samuel 9. David wanted to show kindness to any living heir of Saul and was told about Mephiboshet and he immediately asked for him to be brought to the palace. II Samuel 9:1- And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?
Did you know that the true heart of the King- Wants to do kindness to us just as David wanted to do for Mephibosheth as he asked Is there anyone left in the house of Saul?