The Christmas Table

Levi Lusko - Fresh Life Church

The Christmas Table

2 Samuel 9:1-13

The table speaks of family.

Christmas is all about God going to extreme lengths to bring us into His family.

Mephibosheth - ate regularly at the king's table.

Sin makes you stupid.

David made a promise to Jonathan that he would be kind to Jonathan's children.

We're seeing a promise fulfilled.

5 reasons why we have a lot in common with Mephibosheth.

1. Life hadn't gone according to plan.

One minute he was the grandson of the king.

Mephibosheth got the news that his dad and grandpa died on the same day in battle.

2. People we trust have let us down.

2 Samuel 4:4 tells us how Mephibosheth became crippled.

Romans 3:23 we all fall

3. He was in danger and there was no way to run

Mephibosheth lived in hiding in badlands.

Mephibosheth thought David was going to have him killed.

Luke 2:10 "Do not be afraid!"

We're all in danger : we're all going to die.

4. There was a good king who wanted to show him kindness.

Everything is going great in David's life at this time and he thinks, how can I bless someone else right now?

That's how we should live when God's blessing us...how can we in-turn bless others.

A good King sought us out.

Look to Jesus! If He isn't stressed then you don't need to be stressed.

If He's okay, I'm okay.

Ephesians 4:1, 2:5-6

Seated us with Him!

5. He was given a seat at the royal table.

When David wanted to show kindness he went above and beyond.

David only promised Jonathan he wouldn't kill his sons.

Mephibosheth doesn't feel worthy, because he's not worthy.

When you're seated at the table...the position covers up your condition.

There's a seat for you at the table but only if you do these two things :

1. Be humble to receive it all

2. You have to sit down

Luke 22:29-30