What does radical grace look like when it meets human brokenness? Today on Day 157, we witness two breathtaking displays of compassion that illustrate the heart of God's Kingdom. In 2 Samuel, King David seeks out anyone left of the household of his former enemy, Saul. Instead of executing potential rivals—the standard practice of the ancient world—David pulls Jonathan's crippled son, Mephibosheth, out of hiding and seats him permanently at the royal dinner table.

In the New Testament, we watch the power of the risen King flow directly through His disciples in Acts 3. Standing at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple, Peter and John meet a man lame from birth begging for money. Rather than passing him by or tossing him a coin, Peter declares, "Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee," healing him instantly in the name of Jesus ...