January 22nd, 2026
Today, we want to encourage you that God is at work in the unseen places, doing things that will have eternal impact. Fasting and setting aside time to pray can feel quiet—or even ordinary—and sometimes we wonder if God is moving at all as we come before Him in surrender. But take heart: He is a covenant-keeper, and He never forgets His promises.
Some of the most powerful moments in the Bible happen in the quietest places. Not on the battlefield, not in the throne room—but at a table. David, Israel’s great king, had one of those moments. A simple dinner. An unexpected guest. And in that ordinary setting, God’s heart showed up in a way that still speaks to us today.
By 2 Samuel 9:1, David had been king for several years. One day he asked, “Is anyone in Saul’s family still alive—anyone whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” The answer came from a man named Ziba: there was one. But he wasn’t a prince in a palace. He was a boy from Lo-debar, which means “pasture-less”. It was a place that spoke of barrenness and emptiness. And tragedy had marked his early life: when his nurse heard that his father and grandfather had been killed, she grabbed him to flee—and in the chaos, he was dropped, leaving him disabled.
This was Mephibosheth. A son from a barren land, unable to walk, seemingly powerless and forgotten.
When David received the news, he sent for Mephibosheth. As the young man bowed low—likely fearful of his family’s fate—the king did something that revealed the heart of God. He remembered his promise to care for Jonathan’s family and to restore what had been lost. And then he extended an invitation: come and eat at my table.
Mephibosheth’s response was one of shame: “Who is your servant, that you would show such kindness to a dead dog like me?” (v. 8). In that moment, he faced a choice—he could remain defined by his emptiness, his disability, and his past, or he could accept the king’s hand and be carried to the table.
Before we continue, take a moment to pause and ask yourself today:
• What unseen—or seemingly forgotten—places in your life might God be at work in right now?
• Where do you feel “pasture-less” or barren?
• Are you daily accepting God’s invitation to His table?
Mephibosheth chose to be at the King’s table. Things that were lost were restored—not just to him but to those around him. David didn’t forget the covenant he made with Jonathan. Even though years had passed, and Mephibosheth may not have even been aware of the promise, David still kept his word.
Yet Mephibosheth remained disabled, a reminder that our brokenness and the scars of this fallen world are not instantly erased. Still, at the King’s table, his past pain was covered. This is a picture of what happens when we come to the Lord’s table: our hardships and brokenness are met not with denial, but with redemption.
We do not escape suffering in this world. But God’s love transforms it. He invites us into His family, to sit close, to be nourished, and to experience fullness even in the midst of our scars. We are Mephibosheth—once forgotten, dropped and hurt by this world. But now, we are His. We sit at His table. We are covered by His provision.
And with God’s hand of love and restoration extended toward us, how can we not extend it to others? There are many Mephibosheths out there—people who feel forgotten, unworthy, or distant—who need to be invited in. Will we make room for them at His table? Will we reach out and call for them, even when it seems the world has forgotten them?
The table is a place meant to gather, to share, to encounter the miraculous. Think of all the times Jesus sat with people at a table—breaking bread, pouring wine, drawing near to the least and the overlooked.
Friends, as we pray for eyes to see those who are lost and hurting today, let us first be reminded of how desperately we need Him ourselves. It is at His table, in His presence, we are provided for, restored, and equipped to extend His love to others.
Read 2 Samuel 9 today and be reminded of God’s faithfulness.
What a week it’s already been—thank you for pressing in with us. We are believing for restoration and redemption in your lives, and in the lives of those you love. The church is open daily from 7am to 7pm—come, pray, take communion, or go to the cross. Join us at 6pm, we’ll gather together to pray and experience the power of coming before God as a community. Set this time apart, and He will meet you there.
Songs to listen to today: Heart of God, Carried to the Table, On Time God
We also have a playlist to share if you’d like to listen this week.
We love you!
Pastors Josh + Tori
Some of the most powerful moments in the Bible happen in the quietest places. Not on the battlefield, not in the throne room—but at a table. David, Israel’s great king, had one of those moments. A simple dinner. An unexpected guest. And in that ordinary setting, God’s heart showed up in a way that still speaks to us today.
By 2 Samuel 9:1, David had been king for several years. One day he asked, “Is anyone in Saul’s family still alive—anyone whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” The answer came from a man named Ziba: there was one. But he wasn’t a prince in a palace. He was a boy from Lo-debar, which means “pasture-less”. It was a place that spoke of barrenness and emptiness. And tragedy had marked his early life: when his nurse heard that his father and grandfather had been killed, she grabbed him to flee—and in the chaos, he was dropped, leaving him disabled.
This was Mephibosheth. A son from a barren land, unable to walk, seemingly powerless and forgotten.
When David received the news, he sent for Mephibosheth. As the young man bowed low—likely fearful of his family’s fate—the king did something that revealed the heart of God. He remembered his promise to care for Jonathan’s family and to restore what had been lost. And then he extended an invitation: come and eat at my table.
Mephibosheth’s response was one of shame: “Who is your servant, that you would show such kindness to a dead dog like me?” (v. 8). In that moment, he faced a choice—he could remain defined by his emptiness, his disability, and his past, or he could accept the king’s hand and be carried to the table.
Before we continue, take a moment to pause and ask yourself today:
• What unseen—or seemingly forgotten—places in your life might God be at work in right now?
• Where do you feel “pasture-less” or barren?
• Are you daily accepting God’s invitation to His table?
Mephibosheth chose to be at the King’s table. Things that were lost were restored—not just to him but to those around him. David didn’t forget the covenant he made with Jonathan. Even though years had passed, and Mephibosheth may not have even been aware of the promise, David still kept his word.
Yet Mephibosheth remained disabled, a reminder that our brokenness and the scars of this fallen world are not instantly erased. Still, at the King’s table, his past pain was covered. This is a picture of what happens when we come to the Lord’s table: our hardships and brokenness are met not with denial, but with redemption.
We do not escape suffering in this world. But God’s love transforms it. He invites us into His family, to sit close, to be nourished, and to experience fullness even in the midst of our scars. We are Mephibosheth—once forgotten, dropped and hurt by this world. But now, we are His. We sit at His table. We are covered by His provision.
And with God’s hand of love and restoration extended toward us, how can we not extend it to others? There are many Mephibosheths out there—people who feel forgotten, unworthy, or distant—who need to be invited in. Will we make room for them at His table? Will we reach out and call for them, even when it seems the world has forgotten them?
The table is a place meant to gather, to share, to encounter the miraculous. Think of all the times Jesus sat with people at a table—breaking bread, pouring wine, drawing near to the least and the overlooked.
Friends, as we pray for eyes to see those who are lost and hurting today, let us first be reminded of how desperately we need Him ourselves. It is at His table, in His presence, we are provided for, restored, and equipped to extend His love to others.
Read 2 Samuel 9 today and be reminded of God’s faithfulness.
What a week it’s already been—thank you for pressing in with us. We are believing for restoration and redemption in your lives, and in the lives of those you love. The church is open daily from 7am to 7pm—come, pray, take communion, or go to the cross. Join us at 6pm, we’ll gather together to pray and experience the power of coming before God as a community. Set this time apart, and He will meet you there.
Songs to listen to today: Heart of God, Carried to the Table, On Time God
We also have a playlist to share if you’d like to listen this week.
We love you!
Pastors Josh + Tori
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