Today, in our reading, we find David asking,

2Sa 9:1 And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake?

David had made a promise to Jonathan. David desired to keep that promise. We see the heart of David here. Here we see how David displayed the character of one after God's heart.

Most kings when they came to power wanted to remove any remnant of their rivals family. They would slay all of the former kings descendents. Not David, he desires to bless them.

He brings Jonathan's son, Mephibosheth into his home. Mephibosheth eats food at David's table. David restores to him all of Saul's land. He blesses the house of Saul.

This is so unlike us. We do not want good to happen to our rivals. Especially, if they receive a blessing which we think we deserved. We grow envious. We do not wish evil upon them, but deep down we rejoice when it happens.

In this instance, David reveals his heart for God. Isn't this so like God to bless the undeserving. Isn't this what we would expect from God to be gracious to those who have not stood with him?

David's expression of grace doesn't stop here. When Nahash died, David sent to comfort his son. Nahash displayed kindness to David previously. David was attempting to return the favor. It was not a requirement for David to do so, but he did. Again, you see the heart of grace in David.

Now, the son of Nahash didn't respond wisely, and it cost him dearly. However, we know the heart of David was pure in this matter.