How do we know that we are like Mephibosheth?

Mephibosheth represents mankind in his fallen state—crippled by sin and unable to do anything for himself. Just as Mephibosheth was carried away in fear and lived in hiding, humanity exists in a state of alienation from God due to sin. The condition of Mephibosheth, who felt unworthy of David's attention, mirrors the spiritual poverty that all humans have before a holy God. Our sinful nature renders us destitute and unable to earn our way into God's favor. Without God's initiating love and grace, like Mephibosheth, we would remain in a place of despair, unfit for His presence.