Mephibosheth bowed respectfully and exclaimed, “Who is your servant, that you should show such kindness to a dead dog like me?”

“Do you really think these men are coming here to honor your father? No! David has sent them to spy out the city so they can come in and conquer it!” 4So Hanun seized David’s ambassadors and shaved off half of each man’s beard, cut off their robes at the buttocks, and sent them back to David in shame.

Lord God my Father,

Give me a heart that reaches out to comfort, give me discernment for the motives of my thoughts and may they always be for your service.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen