Pursuing Godliness

"Don't be afraid," David said to him, "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." Mephibosheth bowed down and said, "What is your servant, that you should notice a dead dog like me?"

2 Samuel 9:7-8

We will surely leave behind a legacy.  It may be one of pain or suffering or it could be a beautiful blessing.  Saul's son Jonathan was a dear friend to David and Jonathan asked him to bless his sons/descendants so that their name will always have an inheritance.  After sometime passed and after Jonathan's death, David sought out to fulfill his promise. to bless Jonathan's son.  On Jonathan's side, he blessed his son through Godly relationships and on David's side he pursued Godliness by not sitting on his hands waiting for Jonathan's son to seek him.

I have two thoughts this morning as I journal. The first is about how the things we do today will affect future generations.  We don't know what it will bring but we know God will perfectly align all the pieces.  A wonderful blessing was left behind to someone undeserving.  

The second thought and more prominent one was how David went looking for someone of Jonathan's household to bless.  His promise to Jonathan still dwelled in his heart and it didn't matter that he was already dead and no one to keep him accountable.  Everything God does has eternal value and lasting ramifications.  I need to remember that just because I leave a job, that doesn't mean God's assignment for me there is done.  Just because God's allowed new relationships to grow doesn't mean to discard the old ones.  I need to constantly look for opportunities to love God by faithfully keeping to my promises and assignments.  I can't be passive in ministry.  It's good to touch on different ares of preaching the gospel but not to the point where it pulls our heart away from our primary assignment, our calling.

Wonderful God and Father, thank You for our DESIGN, our calling and purpose.  I think I'm still trying to figure that out but I know the general direction.  Help me remain focused on Your calling for my life.  Help my task today be about relationships!  In Your powerful name, Amen!