Ever wonder how “lame” most of our words, thoughts and deeds are to an omnipotent, holy God? Having been created a little lower than the angels (Hebrews 2:7) and in the image of God (Genesis 1:27), humanity possessed what was needed to establish a flourishing relationship with our Creator (James 4:8) and yet we chose to reject His lordship over us so that “self” might be in charge! Due to our sin God rightly placed a curse on humanity in the form of both physical and spiritual death (Genesis 3). While it would be easy and self-serving to blame Adam and Eve for the sinful nature we have received, since we are incapable of sinning (Romans 3:23), we must reluctantly admit “WE” bought our own condemnation (Romans 6:23). God is right to be angry and His wrath towards humanity is just. It is only by grace and our faith in God (Ephesians 2:8-9) that we have been forgiven (1 John 1:9), adopted (John 1:12) and promised a glorious inheritance (Ephesians 1:18); the chief of which is to spend an eternity in His presence (John 3:16)! Considering these undeserved blessings what could one ever possibly say, think or do that would not be filthy rags but a sweet aroma unto He who has done more than we can ever ask or imagine for us (Ephesians 3:20)? This sermon is going to review the life of Mephibosheth and in doing so suggest that what God truly wants from humanity is for us to acknowledge He is our Lord and portion!