08/31/2026
Grace in a Dry Place
2 Samuel 9:1–4
Sermon Summary:
In 2 Samuel 9, David asks, “Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” David finds Mephibosheth, who was living in Lo-debar, a dry and desolate place. Though Mephibosheth felt forgotten, broken, and unworthy, grace found him right where he was.
This reminds us that God’s grace can reach us in the driest places of our lives. We may feel forgotten, overlooked, broken, or disqualified, but grace has a way of remembering us, rescuing us, redeeming us, and restoring us.
1. Grace Remembered Me🙏🏾
David remembered his covenant with Jonathan, and because of that covenant, Mephibosheth was remembered.
You may feel forgotten, but grace has not forgotten you.
God remembers His promises even when people forget your name.
2. Grace Rescued Me🙏🏾
Mephibosheth was in Lo-debar, but David sent for him.
Grace came looking for him.
Sometimes grace will find you in the very place where you thought you would remain stuck.
3. Grace Redeemed Me🙏🏾
Mephibosheth had nothing to offer David. His position changed because of a covenant he did not make.
That is the power of grace—we receive what we could never earn.
God’s grace gives us a new identity and a new place at His table.
4. Grace Restored Me🙏🏾
David didn't just rescue Mephibosheth; he restored Saul's land to him and gave him a permanent place at the king's table.
Grace doesn't just bring you out—it can restore what was lost.
Closing Thought
Lo-debar was his location, but it wasn't his destiny.
The dry place did not have the final word. Grace found him, brought him out, gave him back what was lost, and seated him at the king's table.
I may be in a dry place, but I'm not forgotten.
Grace remembered me.
Grace rescued me.
Grace redeemed me.
Grace restored me!