DEEPER Daily Devotional
Monday, 2nd February 2026

Topic: A New You

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

When Mephibosheth appeared before David for the first time, this was what he said: “Who am I that you pay attention to a stray dog like me?” (2 Samuel 9:8). Looking at his condition, you can understand why he would say that. He was lame in both feet, poor, living in Lodebar, and the grandson of the former king who tried to kill David. Naturally speaking, Mephibosheth had no business appearing before David. His condition and connection to Saul disqualified him.

But in truth, there was a covenant that was speaking for Mephibosheth, which made what he said a big lie. The covenant of friendship between Jonathan and David meant that Mephibosheth was royalty. He had access to the king’s favour and was about to step into his royal inheritance. He was not a stray dog. He was a prince. His identity was not determined by his situation but by the covenant that was speaking on his behalf. He moved from Lodebar to Jerusalem, inherited his father’s estate, and suddenly, everything about Mephibosheth was new. The covenant between David and Jonathan brought restoration to Mephibosheth.

There is a greater covenant speaking for you; a covenant that was enacted by the precious blood of Jesus. It doesn’t matter what your circumstances look like, you are a Son of God, a royal priesthood, and a carrier of the power of God. Any identity that is opposite this description is a lie. Don’t let the issues of life give you a false identity. Embrace your true identity, and everything will respond accordingly.

Prayer: Father, I thank You for making me new in Christ Jesus. Today, I embrace my true identity and lay hold on my restoration.