2 Samuel 9:1 David asked, “Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?”
As you know, I’ve been struggling with some very human, very negative feelings of late: bitterness, anger, frustration, fear. Those feelings affect the way I feel within myself. If a feeling could be described as “exhaust fumes,” that would pretty accurately describe how those emotions feel within me, poisonous, noxious.
2 Samuel 9:3 The king asked, “Is there no one still alive from the house of Saul to whom I can show God’s kindness?”…
But David shows me a better way. Just the thought “to whom can I show God’s kindness?” allows me to pull oxygen deeply into my lungs again. Is the key to conquering my human weakness of anger, fear, and bitterness to show God’s kindness to others, especially those who are causing me to feel angry, afraid and bitter?
2 Samuel 9:6 When Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, son of Saul, came to David, he bowed down to pay him honor….
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for continuing to call me to task about the anger, fear, and bitterness that I allow to flourish. Thank You for showing me a better way, Lord. Give me the strength to humble myself through You. Draw me closer. Help me to shine Your light. Amen.
2 Samuel 9:7 “Don’t be afraid,” David said to him, “for I will surely show you kindness for the sake if your father…”
Have a blessed day.
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