Measure of Revival

05: From Lo-debar to the King's Table: When God's Kindness Revives Us

Josh & Hannah Gillespie

In this episode of The Measure of Revival, we journey into the story of Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s crippled son, who was carried from obscurity in Lo-debar to a seat at King David’s table. His life reminds us that revival is not about our strength, ability, or pedigree — it is about the King’s covenant of kindness. Just as Mephibosheth was lifted from shame into honor, so too revival lifts us from barrenness into belonging. This is the grace of God: He restores what is broken, redeems what is forgotten, and redefines who we are and were we are seated in the process. David, a type and shadow of Jesus, reminds us that the invitation of the King is available to us just as we are. 

What you’ll hear in this episode:

  • How Mephibosheth’s brokenness points us to our own need for God's kindness, and that God uses even the broken things in our life to seat us as a table of blessing.
  • The meaning of “Lo-debar” (a place of no pasture or baronness ) and its spiritual parallel to our own lives.
  • Why the King's invitation is available to us despite our circumstances and season.
  • The kindness of God that always remembers His people from generation to generation.

Focus Verses:
📖 2 Samuel 9:1-13 — 

Verse 7: “Don’t be afraid, for I will surely show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.”

Reflection Question:
Have you ever found yourself in Lo-debar? How has or how is God calling you to His table of kindness and favor?

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