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2 SAMUEL 9:1-8 NIV
David asked, “Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” Now there was a servant of Saul’s household named Ziba. They summoned him to appear before David, and the king said to him, “Are you Ziba?” “At your service,” he replied. The king asked, “Is there no one still alive from the house of Saul to whom I can show God’s kindness?” Ziba answered the king, “There is still a son of Jonathan; he is lame in both feet.” “Where is he?” the king asked. Ziba answered, “He is at the house of Makir son of Ammiel in Lo Debar.” So King David had him brought from Lo Debar, from the house of Makir son of Ammiel. When Mephibosheth, son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David, he bowed down to pay him honor. David said, “Mephibosheth!” “At your service,” he replied. “Don’t be afraid,” David said to him, “for I will surely show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.” Mephibosheth bowed down and said, “What is your servant, that you should notice a dead dog like me?”
REFERENCES: 2 SAMUEL 4:4, 9:8-13
Have you ever set out to achieve a goal you knew would be great, only to have a door slammed in your face? Have you ever been presented with an opportunity, only to have an unforeseen obstacle doom you to failure? Or, perhaps found yourself picking up the pieces of your life because of the shortcomings of someone else? Unmet goals, uphill battles, and failures of others can all lead us to feelings of shame, hopelessness, and isolation. They can leave us stuck in the past, unable or unwilling to move forward. Maybe this is where Mephibosheth found himself when David extended him undeserved kindness. Each and every day, and in every situation, this is the grace that God wants to extend to us. No matter what he has called us to, or what obstacles we may face along the way, he is there to lead us. He is there to extend his hand when we feel stuck, in his way and in his timing. Because without him, we won’t make it!
Your struggle is squeezing out strengths that stories will be written about.
Lo Debar represents a state of not having enough, fruitlessness, and suffering in silence. This representation of someone filled with shame, paralyzed, and stuck in a desolate place is one that we can all relate to. But God is calling us out of that place and extends his hand to lead us.
King David extended grace to Mephibosheth when according to tradition, he should have died. Not only did he spare his life, but he offered him a seat at his table. In the same way, Jesus has offered us grace and welcomed us to a seat at his heavenly table.
The story of Mephibosheth reminds us that God offers grace to all. Grace is security, it is kindness, it is restoration, and sonship. He is always there to carry us out of our personal Lo Debar into Bethlehem, the house of bread, the place of satisfaction. There is no need to suffer in silence, for when we focus on God each day, he will show us the way out. We don’t need to be filled with guilt and shame because we’ll always have a seat at God’s table.
Consider an area that you are struggling with today. Take a moment to be open and vulnerable in your prayer time with God. Allow him to begin to write the story.
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VOUS High is youth community of VOUS and we are creating a space for middle schoolers to gather for service every Sunday.
Students will start with worship in the main auditorium and then be dismissed to their junior high space. This will be a moment to connect with other students, hear a message, and then discuss in small groups.
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Join us at the annual ILMC Thanksgiving Bash to distribute meal kits and turkeys. Also, bring a chair and cheer on your favorite team at our annual VOUS Bowl.
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Date: Saturday, November 23rd
Time: 9:00AM - 12:30PM
Location: Charles Hadley Park
1350 NW 50th St
Miami, FL 33142
Ready to kick off Thanksgiving with a burst of energy and community? Join us bright and early at Peacock Park for the VOUS 10K Turkey Trot! Whether you're a runner, a walker, or somewhere in between, this is a chance to start your day with some fresh air, great friends, and all-around fun! See you at the starting line!
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Date: Thursday, November 28th
Time: 6:00AM
Location: Peacock Park
2820 McFarlane Rd.
Miami, FL 33133
On Sunday, December 1st we're bringing our annual Tree Lighting tradition to both our SoMi and Miami Gardens Locations! Sign up to serve and join us for a night of fun! Invite your friends and let's welcome the Christmas season together!
Please note: There will not be a 6PM service at VOUS City. Instead, join us at VOUS Miami Gardens for the 6PM service, followed by the tree lighting celebration.
Date: December 1st
Time: 7:30PM
Location:
VOUS Miami Gardens
17801 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33169
VOUS SoMi
6767 Sunset Dr
South Miami, FL 33143
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VOUS SoMi
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
10:30AM / 12:30PM
VOUS Design District
10:30AM / 12:30PM
Church Online
10AM / 5PM Español
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