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DAVID GAVE ORDERS ON SAUL’S ESTATE
LORD’S DAY, AUGUST 2
2 Samuel 9

Psalm 103:1-8

 

“Bless the LORD, O my soul,

and forget not all his benefits.”

 

DAVID GAVE ORDERS ON SAUL’S ESTATE
 
King Saul had sizable property. Jonathan and his brothers would have inherited it, but they died with their father at war. His grandson was thus the rightful heir. The matter came before David when he invited Mephibosheth to his household. The king appointed Ziba the servant of Saul as the manager, and his sons and other servants tilled the land for the son of Jonathan.
 
David instructed Ziba in the presence of Mephibosheth in this regard. He was a trusted servant and he fulfilled his duty. David had all power as a king, but he was a humble servant of the Lord. He gave his instructions in demonstration of his love for all people. He treated all people with loving kindness. Mephibosheth occupied his place in the king’s household. He dined at the king’s table continually as David had promoted him, having a dignified position. Scripture says that he had a son named Micha (2 Sam 9:12) but nothing more was said about his family. The invitation was an honour and he had a taste of God’s grace as David was gracious to him. Before that invitation, he lived as an ordinary citizen. Perhaps he did not think of his connection with the royal family and was surprised at the invitation of the king.
 
David showed his unfailing desire to sustain his commitment to his best friend, and Mephibosheth became the object of that concern. David’s lamentations on the death of Saul and his sons showed more of the love he had for them. Love, as described by the Apostle in 1 Corinthians 13, was seen in David. He was loving and truthful. Concern for others’ possessions is another display of good relationship.
 
THOUGHT: Nothing compares with sincere love and it is imperative to keep this greatest commandment.

PRAYER: Father, let love be the rule of our everyday life.

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