Oh, the stories we could tell of feeling unworthy, unwanted, and undone. The voices in our heads that whisper, “You’re not good enough. You’ll never measure up.” The memories that haunt us, reminding us of our failures and flaws. If Mephibosheth were here, he’d nod in agreement.

This forgotten, lame grandson of King Saul carried the weight of his family’s shame. “What is your servant,” he trembled before King David, “that you should show regard for a dead dog such as I?” (2 Samuel 9:8). Mephibosheth saw himself as nothing more than a stray mutt, undeserving of the king’s notice.

Yet, it was to this broken man that David uttered the most unexpected words: “Do not fear, for I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan” (2 Samuel 9:7). Can you imagine? The king, reaching out to the outcast, embracing the unworthy.

Friends, this is the heart of our God. “The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come.’ And let the one who hears say, ‘Come.’ And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price” (Revelation 22:17).

No matter how unworthy you may feel, Jesus declares, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). He doesn’t demand perfection. He says, “Come. Drink freely.”

Oh, that we would respond like Mephibosheth, bowing low and marveling, “What is your servant, that you should show regard for a dead dog such as I?” (2 Samuel 9:8). For when we come to the King in our brokenness, we find ourselves royally welcomed.

Will you accept His invitation today? Come to the waters of baptism and be washed clean by the blood of the Lamb (Revelation 1:5). Friend, why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name.’ (Acts 22:16). For in Christ, the unworthy become the beloved.