Abundant Provision

Abundant Provision

So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem, for he ate continually at the king’s table. And he was lame in both his feet.

2 Samuel 9:13

We come today, full circle, to the text with which we began a few days ago. At that time, we considered that David had behaved in a most Christ-like manner in receiving Mephibosheth with an unconditional acceptance. After that, we considered that he enacted for Mephibosheth a complete restoration. Beyond that, we meditated upon the fact that David granted to Mephibosheth a place at the king’s table, thereby raising him to an elevated position. Today, we consider but one thought which arises from these words, ‘for he ate continually at the king’s table.’ Here is the testimony to David’s further Christ-like behavior. He provided for Mephibosheth abundantly. So also does Christ for us. We are disinherited beggars, born in the house of the King’s sworn enemy. We are neither attractive, nor acceptable. We have nothing and can offer nothing. Then Christ steps in. He accepts us unconditionally; He restores us completely;  He elevates us positionally; He provides abundantly. Christ fills our mouth with ‘a feast of fat things,’ and causes us to ‘drink, wine upon the lees, and good wine, well refined.’ Christ gives unto us, not dry crusts, but fresh bread from the ovens of heaven. He does, ‘above all that we ask or think.’ All praise to Him, Who, for us ‘has done all things well.’

Our most Gracious, Provident God,
we rejoice that You do all things well.
We praise You that You feed us with Your Own Hand,
and satisfy us fully with an overwhelming abundance.

Tomm Tice
Where the Bush is Burning