Demonstrating God’s goodness

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6 years ago

DEMONSTRATING GOD’S GOODNESS

The king then asked him, “Is anyone still alive from Saul’s family? If so, I want to show God’s kindness to them.” Ziba replied, “Yes, one of Jonathan’s sons is still alive. He is crippled in both feet.” (2 Samuel 9:3 NLT).

King David demonstrated God’s goodness to Mephibosheth, son of his great, late friend Jonathan. Mephibosheth was crippled in both feet, and never would have imagined that the King would call him to financially bless him by giving him property and even eating meals with him every day as if he were his own son. I imagine that his life was never the same!

“Don’t be afraid!” David said. “I intend to show kindness to you because of my promise to your father, Jonathan. I will give you all the property that once belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will eat here with me at the king’s table!” (2 Samuel 9:7 NLT).

God has also demonstrated His goodness through using people to bless us so that we can also do the same with others who are going through difficult situations or feel as if God has forgotten them.
Lord, use me to make someone else feel like royalty, just like King David made Mephibosheth feel.

Think about it:

Has someone done something for you in the most difficult moments of your life?
What can you do for someone today who needs to see that God has not forgotten him or her?
How can you bless them and show them the care and goodness of God?