This morning, I read Paul’s words to the Corinthians where he pleads with them ‘not to receive the grace of God in vain’ (2 Cor.6:1). The Corinthian believers appeared not to be enjoying all the benefits of God’s grace. Perhaps they had not fully grasped their position in Christ and His salvation. This position of grace is beautifully illustrated in the story of David and Mephibosheth, where we see the wondrous outworking of King David’s benevolence towards the helpless descendant of Saul. The story is found in its entirety in 2 Samuel 9 and is well worth a read. David enquires if there is anyone left from the house of Saul to whom he can show kindness (grace) for Jonathan’s sake. Ziba, the servant, informs him of the lame Mephibosheth and the king sends for him out of Lo Debar. When Mephibosheth presents himself before the king, he falls on his face and David says to him: Do not fear, for I will surely show you kindness for Jonathan your father’s sake, and will re