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Come Boldly

I am currently working through Beth Moore's study of David which is concentrated in the book of 2 Samuel.  In Chapter 19, the story reveals a conversation between Saul's grandson, Mephibosheth, and King David.  If you are familiar with the history of David, you remember the King sought out anyone left of Saul's lineage that he might bless.  Mephibosheth is described biblically as "crippled in both feet."  King David took him in and insisted the lame man would always eat at his table.  This particular part of the study is focused on the loyalty of Saul's descendant to King David, but the part of this passage that quickened me was the following verse.  Mephibosheth tells the King, "All my grandfather's descendants deserved nothing but death from my lord the king, but you gave your servant a place among those who eat at your table.  So what right do I have to make any more appeals to the king?"

In 2 Samuel 9:8, Mephibosheth describes himself as a "dead dog," yet he bows before the king despite his handicap.  I thought, how many times have I felt that way in my relationship with The King of Kings?  I have often felt crippled in both feet surely deserving to be struck down--sentenced to death.  In my brokenness and shame, My Lord the King, has always, without fail made a place for me at His table.  He has provided for me, restored me, lifted me up!  Never has God left me alone in my brokenness.  Not one time.  Not ever.

Ephesians 3:12 states that "because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence."  We are further encouraged by Phillipians 4:6, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."  So, we do not have to worry about how many "appeals" we have made, or how damaged we are, or how bleak the situation appears.  We may come boldly before the Throne and ask freely of our Father who "delights in the details of our lives." Oh, how He loves us!


Hebrews 4:16 "So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most."

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