DAILY READINGS: 2 Samuel 15:1-37; Zephaniah 3:1-20; Galatians 3:1-14
And he paid homage and said, “What is your servant, that you should show regard for a dead dog such as I?” 2 Samuel 9:8
When Mephibosheth was five years old, an unfortunate accident caused him to become lame on both feet. Today we would extend every effort to give such a one a quality of life as normal as possible. But as he stood before the king Mephibosheth’s estimation of himself was “a dead dog.” Are we any different as we stand before the King of kings? We come dead in trespasses and sins (Ephesians 2) and the Lord gives us life. But more! David invited Mephibosheth to sit at his table and enjoy the bounty of the king. Our Lord makes the same offer. May we accept His invitation today. —Charlie Tempest
Out of my bondage, sorrow and night, Jesus I come. Into Thy freedom,
gladness and light, Jesus I come to Thee. —William T. Sleeper