Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1–8
Ice Breaker:
Children, have you ever felt left out or not good enough? Have you ever asked, “Why am I like this?”
Rhetorical Question:
Does God forget us when life feels broken? Is God late?
Today we learn that God makes everything beautiful in His time.
In ancient culture, new kings destroyed former royal families. But David seeks someone to bless.
Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s son, was crippled and lived in Lo-Debar (“no pasture”). Yet God’s timing changed everything.
The Hebrew word ḥesed means loyal, covenant love.
Theology: God’s grace initiates, not reacts.
David says, “Do not fear.” God’s time brings peace.
Theology: God is never late (Eccl. 3:11).
Eating at the king’s table means belonging.
Theology: Grace restores identity.
God loves you always.
Trust God when you feel different.
God works through your process.
A broken clock fixed at the right time reminds us: broken is not the end.
Call: Trust God’s perfect timing.
Response: “I will trust God’s time.”
Poetic Ending:
Not early, not late,
God’s timing is always great.