I Heard the Lord Say, "I Am Shattering Shame" - Alane Haynes, San Diego, CA - Sep 28, 2025

Mephibosheth's Life Prophesies

The Holy Spirit recently brought to my mind the account of Mephibosheth. He has spoken to me many times about Mephibosheth's life, and it is one that I could relate to because of childhood trauma (more on that later), but this time there was much more. I sensed strongly that what He was speaking is for many in the Body of Christ.

Mephibosheth was the son of Jonathan, David's covenant friend. When Mephibosheth was five years old, his nurse heard that Saul and Jonathan had been killed in battle, and the Philistines were taking the land. She picked up Mephibosheth to escape, but in her haste dropped him, and he became lame in both feet (2 Samuel 4:4). This trauma then defined him.

In 2 Samuel 9:8, Mephibosheth spoke of himself as a "dead dog." When referencing this verse, Gesenius' Hebrew and Chaldee Definition says, "As a dog is also an unclean and despised animal, so by way of reproach, any one is called a dog."

We can all relate to some extent! There are childhood events and words that have defined us and played a part in forming our identity. But the King calls us to a new identity!

In 2 Samuel 9:1, King David asked a servant if there was anyone of the house of Saul to whom he could show kindness because of his covenant with Jonathan. The servant mentioned Mephibosheth, Jonathan's son. King David then had Mephibosheth brought to the palace to live there and eat at his table forever. Also, his grandfather Saul's lands and inheritance were restored to him (2 Samuel 9:2–13). READ MORE