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One day David asked, “Is anyone in Saul’s family still alive—anyone to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?”‍

2 Samuel 9:1

"David’s question showed great love because Saul made himself an enemy of David. It was customary in those days for the king of a new dynasty to completely massacre anyone connected with the prior dynasty. David went against the principle of revenge and against the principle of self-preservation and asked what he could do for the family of his enemy.

That I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake: David did this because he remembered his relationship and covenant with Jonathan" - David Guzik, Enduring Word, 2 Samuel 9:1

David was a man of his word.

• And may you treat me with the faithful love of the LORD as long as I live. But if I die, treat my family with this faithful love, even when the LORD destroys all your enemies from the face of the earth.” 1 Samuel 20:14-15

"The greatest thing a man can do for his Heavenly Father is to be kind to some of His other children." - Henry Drummond

David showed kindness.

Mephibosheth received kindness.

Is it more difficult for me to give or receive kindness?

• A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself.
  Proverbs 11:17 (ESV) 

• The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.
  Proverbs 11:25

• But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
  Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV) 

• Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
  Ephesians 4:32 (ESV) 

• Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,
  Colossians 3:12 (ESV) 

• Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant
  1 Corinthians 13:4 (ESV)

Mephibosheth had a son.

Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica. From then on, all the members of Ziba’s household were Mephibosheth’s servants.
2 Samuel 9:12

Show kindness. Receive kindness. Both please God.