King David seeks out Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson. Though from the house of his enemy, David shows him kindness for Jonathan’s sake, restoring Saul’s land and giving him a permanent place at the king’s table. Mephibosheth, who calls himself a “dead dog,” is treated as one of the king’s sons—a stunning reversal that seems too good to be true.

This passage points us to Jesus, the ultimate kind King who offers grace that seems too goodto be true. God extends His kindness to “dead dogs” like us—dead in sin and of other allegiances—inviting us to sit at the King’s table not because of merit, but because of His generous kindness. Yet the kind King will return in judgment for those who reject His grace.

Our identity as adopted children, seated at His table, should transform how we view God and how we serve Him—with joyful willingness rather than joyless duty.