2 Samuel 16:1-2 Generous and Helpful Gift!

 ”When David was a little past the top of the mountain, there was Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth, who met him with a couple of saddled donkeys, and on them two hundred loaves of bread, one hundred clusters of raisins, one hundred summer fruits, and a skin of wine. And the king said to Ziba, “What do you mean to do with these?” So Ziba said, “The donkeys are for the king’s household to ride on, the bread and summer fruit for the young men to eat, and the wine for those who are faint in the wilderness to drink.”“ ‭‭II Samuel‬ ‭16‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

a. Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth: This Ziba was the servant of Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan to whom David showed great kindness to (2 Samuel 9).

b. Who met him with a couple of saddled donkeys: At a time of great need, Ziba met David with essential supplies. This was a generous and helpful gift from Ziba.

(Guzik)

Generous and Helpful Gift!

Have you ever been down on your luck and have someone come along like Ziba and give you a generous and helpful gift inspired by God? 

I recall one such time when we were new members at our church. A couple introduced themselves and asked about what brought us to the area. My wife during the conversation explained we were clearing land to build a barn and the amount of work we were doing. He asked, what time should I be there Saturday to help?

It was a generous and helpful gift when we needed help!

Blessings