When God Hides You Before He Elevates You

About this episode

This episode explores the significance of Lo-debar in the story of Mephibosheth, highlighting how it serves as a place of preparation and healing before elevation.

Everyone wants Jerusalem, but few understand the purpose of Lo-debar. We often preach about Lo-debar as a place of barrenness, rejection, and suffering. But what if Lo-debar wasn’t just a place of loss? What if it was God’s protective custody? In this episode, we explore the story of Mephibosheth from a perspective many overlook: God used Lo-debar to preserve, heal, and prepare him before seating him at the king’s table. If you’ve ever felt forgotten, hidden, or delayed, this message will help you see your season differently.

People in this episode

Host: Osharae Harriot - Williams

Topics covered

• God's protection
• spiritual growth
• healing
• preparation
• overcoming rejection
• faith

Keywords

• Lo-debar
• Mephibosheth
• God's protection
• spirituality
• Christianity
• healing
• faith

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Jerusalem, Lo-debar

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