#soap # 2 Samuel 19 ## Title: You Can See Someone’s Heart By What They Count ## Scripture: (2 Samuel 19:30) Mephibosheth said to the king, “Let him have the whole thing! My lord the king has returned safely to his house!” (NET) ## Observation: David is in a little bit of a bind. He has come across a situation where it is one person’s word against another. David specifically asked about Mephibosheth when he fled Jerusalem, so his safety and support meant a lot to him. Now, David hears that Mephibosheth wanted to come but couldn’t. Who does he believe? Who do we believe? David says he’s going to split the estate in half. This is likely because he doesn’t know what to believe. I personally believe Mephibosheth because of how he responded. You can tell a lot about someone by what they count and how they respond. Mephibosheth was content in knowing the king was safe. He didn’t complain. This shows he truly cared about the King. If you want to see someone’s heart, pay attention to what they count, what they focus on, and what they make time for in their life. ## Application: Be careful what you count. It shows what you ultimately value. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for always knowing our hearts and our true motives.