“For all my father’s house were but dead men before my lord the king. Yet you set your servant among those who eat at your own table. Therefore what right have I still to cry out anymore to the king?” 2 Samuel 19:28
Sometimes I think I’m entitled to certain things, especially if I don’t see them as harmful. I have this bad habit of thinking I know what will make me happy. I’m not sure why I still find myself believing this from time to time because it has never proven true in the past. But there are times that I become convinced that THIS TIME I have really found exactly what I need to complete my life. And God says no.
This is where the rubber meets the road in our walk with God. What will you do with His no? I’ll tell you what I did – I cried over it, I tried to bargain with Him over it, I strayed into disobedience over it, and finally I got broken over it and let go.
I realized that I am a Mephibosheth who, by grace, has been given access to the King’s table always. Like Mephibosheth, there really is no good reason the King should have even allowed me to live, but He had mercy on me because He loves me. When I think deeply on these things I am very ashamed of how I have responded to His no.
Not only have I come to the conclusion that I have no right to complain, but I have no desire to either. Instead I will rejoice in this King who loved me enough to include me in His kingdom.
We are all learning that His commands lead to life. It is like a sport with real consequences. Most are spectators, some sit on the sidelines but only a few enter the game. We have probably both been a part of all three perspectives. I like this one best.
RachelAugust 6, 2009 / 12:23 pm
Yes – so true – what right do we have to complain – none and our desire should be a hunger for more of Him in our life – period for He is everything our very great reward.
He is my Delight 
We are all learning that His commands lead to life. It is like a sport with real consequences. Most are spectators, some sit on the sidelines but only a few enter the game. We have probably both been a part of all three perspectives. I like this one best.
Yes – so true – what right do we have to complain – none and our desire should be a hunger for more of Him in our life – period for He is everything our very great reward.
Rachel