READ: 2 Samuel 9
Mephibosheth . . . shall eat at my table like one of the king’s sons. —2 Samuel 9:11
A British factory worker and his wife were excited when, after many years of marriage, they discovered they were going to have their first child. According to author Jill Briscoe, who told this story, the man eagerly told his fellow workers that God had answered his prayers. But they made fun of him for asking God for a child.
When the baby was born, he was diagnosed with Down syndrome. As the father made his way to work for the first time after the birth, he wondered how to face his co-workers. “God, please give me wisdom,” he prayed. Just as he feared, some mocked, “So, God gave you this child!” The new father stood for a long time, silently asking God for help. At last he said, “I’m glad the Lord gave this child to me and not to you.”
As this man accepted his disabled son as God’s gift to him, so David was pleased to show kindness to Jonathan’s son, who was “lame in his feet” (2 Sam. 9:3). Some may have disregarded Mephibosheth because he was lame, or because he was from Saul’s household, but David’s action showed that he valued him greatly.
In God’s eyes, every person is important. He sent His only Son to die for us. May we remember with gratitude how much He values each human life.
Lord, may we see in those we meet
The imprint of Your image fair,
And may their special dignity
Grow stronger from our love and care. —D. De Haan
Everyone is valuable to God.
2 comments:
Sandy, as I read this and watch your slideshow moving along, it makes it abundantly clear how God has blessed you and Steve with EACH and every child and grandchild! Your quiver continues to grow with each added blessing!
It's funny, isn't it, how we can see OT peoples character in each one of our kids in some way or another? I think of Issac when I see and hear Michael laugh...and this is what I remember most about him! His contageous laughter! A true gift from God! When I see Brian and Amy, I'm reminded of Jacob and Rachel (right down to the 14 yr. mark!). Ally is my Sarah...always constant, laughing at some of the ways the Lord chooses to work in her life. (oh, I pray she has a child before she is TOO advanced in age!!) I'll have to get to know your Kristin and Andy again so I can put a Bible story with them...I remember Andy being very serious and to the point, but a great sense of humor and Kristin, deeply interested in others, looking past outward appearances to see the heart. (and so very social!!)
Yes, each are blessings...we could write our own book, huh?
Won't our reunion be sweet?
This is a great piece! It is truly a blessing to look at things with a God-centered perspective-ALWAYS and in all ways.
Thanks for sharing. :]
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