King David remembered his best friend Jonathan. “Is anyone from Jonathan's family still alive? I want to be kind to them.”
There was! Jonathan's son Mephibosheth. He couldn't walk because his feet were hurt when he was little.
Mephibosheth was scared. But David said, “Don't be afraid! You will eat at my table every day, like one of my sons.”
Key Verse
Do not fear, for I will show you kindness.2 Samuel 9:7, ESV
Talk About It
How can you be kind to someone who feels left out?
Story Questions
Whose son was Mephibosheth?
Jonathan's
Why was Mephibosheth scared?
He thought David might hurt him
Where did David say he would eat?
At the king's table every day
Try This Today
Invite someone who might feel left out to sit with you or play with you.
Pray Together
God, thank you for welcoming me to your table. Help me welcome others. Amen.