Psalms 23:5
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Tag: God's Provision
Psalm 23 tells us that God is the God who cares for us. He provides for us. The above verse tells us that the place, the audience, or capacity we have does not prevent God from blessing us. God can prepare a table in the middle of the valley of death. Remember, this Psalm of Davids is an expression of his trust in God while he walks "through the valley of the shadow of death." As the above states, David trusts God to prepare a table "in the presence of my enemies." Imagine that scene!! You are surrounded by enemies ... those who want your demise. They are yelling, screaming, threatening and looking to intimidate you. Yet, you sit down, in front of them, to enjoy a juicer steak!! That God has prepared!!! The anointing of the head is an expression of God's pleasure in you. He values you. Remember the prostitute that poured oil on the feet of Jesus was showing Him honor. Here we have God caring for us in the most honorable way ... in front of our enemies. The greatest truth may be the final line - God prepares us so that our "cup overflows." Imagine this thought. We come with a grande cup and God pours in a venti drink. We come with a 12 oz tumbler and God pours in 16 oz!! Our capacity does not limit God's generosity!! When we follow Jesus as our shepherd God's generosity overwhelms us. He is truly our shepherd.
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