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Day by Day - 2 Samuel
Mephibosheth’s Surrender
Clif Johnson
(Lifeword)
Aired on Feb 20, 2025
Show Day by Day
Feb 19, 2025
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00:02:19 Minutes
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Scripture

Psalm 84:10

We should approach God wishing to be in His presence, rather than with an agenda.   #daybydaylw   Interested in learning more about becoming a devoted follower of Christ? Go to follow.lifeword.org!   ~~~ "Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere." David had a decision to make. Mephibosheth had been falsely accused, yet David had already given his land to Ziba. In an effort to act shrewdly, David ordered them to split the land. But Mephibosheth’s response reveals the heart of a truly surrendered man: “Let him take it all, since my lord the king has come safely home.” Mephibosheth’s love for David surpassed his concern for possessions. He wasn’t interested in land, status, or wealth—he simply longed to be near the king. His response echoes the heart of the psalmist: “Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere.” Contrast this with Shimei, whose repentance was shallow and self-serving. Mephibosheth’s was genuine—rooted not in self-preservation but in gratitude. He knew he had no right to claim anything, only to rejoice that the king had returned. How often do we approach God with personal agendas, seeking what He can do for us rather than delighting in His presence? True repentance and worship say, “Lord, it is enough that I can be with You.” Prayer Focus: Ask God to give you a heart like Mephibosheth’s—one that delights in His presence above all else. Repent of any self-seeking motives in your walk with Christ. Lift up Candra Barnett, serving in Romania. Pray for the Apache Lifeword broadcast heard throughout the USA. Don’t wait—surrender to the King today!

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