This powerful message takes us deep into 2 Samuel 19, where we encounter three men meeting King David as he returns from exile—each representing a different posture of heart we might take when facing the return of our ultimate King, Jesus Christ. First, there's Shimei, the worrier who had cursed and pelted David with stones during his exile, only to prostrate himself in fear when the king returned to power. His story warns us that while God's forgiveness is freely given when we truly repent, we cannot simply receive mercy and then continue living in sin. Then we meet Mephibosheth, the faithful one who waited in eager anticipation, refusing to groom himself for three years as a sign of mourning until his beloved king returned. His stunning declaration—'I don't need anything else, I've got the king!'—challenges us to examine what truly satisfies our souls. Finally, Barzillai shows us what it means to be actively working for the kingdom, giving generously and serving faithfully even at 80 years old. The question that echoes through this passage is profoundly personal: When Jesus returns, will He find us worrying about our past, waiting in hopeful anticipation, or actively working in His kingdom? This isn't just ancient history—it's a mirror held up to our own spiritual lives, asking us to honestly assess where we stand today.