If Mephibosheth felt humbled by David's kindness, how much more should we be in the presence of our gracious Lord? The more grace we receive, the more we recognize our own insignificance. Grace reveals our impurities, much like light exposes imperfections. The most faithful believers often struggle to compare themselves to anything worthy. Rutherford once said, "I'm a dry and withered branch, a piece of dead carcass, dry bones, and not able to step over a straw." He also declared, "Except as to open sins, I lack nothing that Judas and Cain had." Humble souls see even the simplest parts of nature as purer, for they bear no sin.

A dog might be greedy, fierce, or filthy, but it has no conscience to violate and no Holy Spirit to resist. A dog, though lowly, can be won by kindness and remains loyal. Yet we forget the Lord's goodness and don't follow His call. The term "dead dog" perfectly captures how deeply instructed believers despise their sin.

These believers aren't pretending humility. They've truly examined themselves in God's light and seen their own vanity. At best, we're animated dust. At worst, as sinners, we're monsters. Yet the astonishing truth is that the Lord Jesus has set His love on us. As dust and ashes, we must and will magnify the greatness of His grace. Why did He leave heaven for us? He chose a bride from among sinners. Heaven and earth, rejoice and give all glory to our sweet Lord Jesus.