In the 2nd book of Samuel, chapter 9, we see that indeed there is still a person from the family of Saul and the house of Jonathan. His name was Mephibosheth. He was injured in both feet, son of Jonathan son of Saul and he lived in Lo-debar at the house of Machir son of Ammiel.
So King David had him brought from the house of Machir son of Ammiel in Lo-debar. Mephibosheth son of Jonathan son of Saul came to David, bowed down to the ground and paid homage. David said, “Mephibosheth!” “I am your servant,” he replied. “Don’t be afraid,” David said to him, “since I intend to show you kindness because of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all your grandfather Saul’s fields, and you will always eat meals at my table.” Mephibosheth bowed down and said, “What is your servant that you take an interest in a dead dog like me?” (2 Samuel 9:5-8).
Mephibosheth, by all intensive purposes was the air to the throne! His name meant exterminator of shame yet he was full of shame. So much so that in the moment of his blessing he compared himself but to a dog. It is easy to speculate that his condition had something to do with the shame he felt. We often will view ourselves not how we want to be viewed, but rather how we think others view us. Worst of all is that we will share the view of a blind person instead of embracing the view of the living God.
God shows up with the intent to bless but we are so caught up with the struggle we face, because as you know - the struggle is real.
(Episode 4 Season 1)
