Embracing God's Grace in Times of Challenge: A Lesson from Mephibosheth

Most of us eat our meals using utensils like a knife, fork, and spoon. Every now and then, we might use our hands to move food from our plate to our mouth. This simple task of eating is often taken for granted—until we find ourselves without the necessary tools to do so.

When we lack the essential things needed to accomplish even the most ordinary tasks, it can present unexpected challenges. Losing the ability to hear, see, speak, or move can make life feel especially difficult.

In the Bible, there’s a story about a young child who became disabled and faced many challenges. In 2 Samuel 4:4, it says, “Jonathan son of Saul had a son who was lame in both feet. He was five years old when the news about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel. His nurse picked him up and fled, but as she hurried to leave, he fell and became disabled. His name was Mephibosheth.”

As the story unfolds, we see that David, once he became King of Israel, extended kindness to Mephibosheth, the disabled son of Jonathan. In 2 Samuel 9:7, David says to him, “Don’t be afraid,” David said to him, “for I will surely show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.”

David’s actions towards Mephibosheth reflect how God treats us. Even though we are not deserving of His care, grace, mercy, or love, He still welcomes us into His care and blesses us daily.

We are all, in some way, broken and weak—each of us needing God's support and help. But today, take a moment to pause and rejoice in the fact that the Creator, God, is always with you. As a Christian, He is ever-ready and willing to assist you through your challenges, offering love and grace in your times of need.