Date: 04-22-2021

Title: Keeping A Promise

(S) cripture:
    2 Samuel 9:6-7 (NLT2) His name was Mephibosheth; he was Jonathan’s son and Saul’s grandson. When he came to David, he bowed low to the ground in deep respect. David said, “Greetings, Mephibosheth.” Mephibosheth replied, “I am your servant.” 7 “Don’t be afraid!” David said. “I intend to show kindness to you because of my promise to your father, Jonathan. I will give you all the property that once belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will eat here with me at the king’s table!”

(O) bservation:
    David made a promise to his friend Jonathan, Saul’s son, to care for his family after he became king. Saul and his sons are killed in battle and there was an attempt to kill their families too. Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s son, was the only survivor because of the quick action of a servant to carry him away and hide him. In that escape he was dropped and became crippled. When David’s servants found him they brought him to David and he remained there and ate at David’s table as one of David’s sons. David also restored to him all the lands of his grandfather, Saul.

(A) pplication:
    David went to great lengths to keep his promise to Jonathan. I wonder how seriously we take the promises we make. I want to be a man of my word. Jesus said to let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no and anymore is not from the Lord. I want to be the one that keeps my promises. I should also be very careful in the promises I make. Proverbs says it is better not to make a vow than to make it and not keep it.

(P) rayer:
    Lord, help me to discern what promises to make and then remind and prod me to keep them. Amen