Ps 23:5 – You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies……
A few days ago I received a fresh insight about this verse. The previous day I had nearly a whole day in prayer, doing some spiritual warfare & I got a breakthrough & just went off to sleep happy.
The following morning as I got up the Lord said don’t agree with the lies that the enemy throws at you about you & your circumstances. Hold on to my words I told you about you. When you shift your gaze from me you walk in the flesh. Come dine with me daily, morning, noon, night.
The enemy is trying to get a seat at the “table” of your mind so he can lead you down paths he wants you to travel on. The good news is that you don’t have to go there. You can win this battle. But first, you have to recognize what you’re up against. I have prepared this table in the presence of difficulties, trials , strife, to challenge the enemy.
Psalm 34:1
This table is a place where you can praise me continuously without restraint, in good days, hard days, when you see a way through the wilderness or don’t see the way through the wilderness.
Psalm 34:2
My soul will boast in the Lord, so let the afflicted hear & rejoice.
Realize that no matter the current circumstance or situation, I am all you need. Be ready to tell My story & share my love continually. God is saying “I put the table close enough to the fray that the people in the fray can hear what’s going on at the table”
I want your time at the table to show others my abundance, my love, purpose & plan. I want someone who needs me to be able to lean over, listen to what’s going on.
Psalm 34:3
Glorify the Lord with me. Let us exalt His name together.
I want those around the table to see your praise in action, your joy & love displayed, your gratitude for all that I have done.
I want them in close proximity when the invitation is extended to them. Your time at the table can lead to a salvation experience for others.
Psalm 34:8
Taste & see that the Lord is good, blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.
I want you to take refuge in me.I want you to realise that I am enough. I am your protector & defender. My presence is the safest place you can be, even if it is surrounded by the enemy! I have prepared your table so you can do what I said:
Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, speak well of the people who are not speaking well of you. This can only happen if you are locked on to me at the table. Then you not only know I am enough, but can show that I am enough.
You can actually share that I am enough with the people around you. You have a story to tell. You know the sacrifice I made. You know the amazing love I have for you. You have experienced my grace.
The ultimate goal for your time at the table is for those around you to stop looking at you. They’re going to start trying to figure out who it is that you’re looking at. And they’re going to migrate towards Me seated at your table. Don’t fear those around your table because I am there to protect you. As the lost ones around your table watch you & your relationship with Me, they will be drawn to me.
Don’t give the enemy a seat at your table, but do not miss out on the invitation to linger with Me, it will change your life. It will bring you good & it will bring me glory. Whatever the circumstances, whether it’s persecution or difficulty or a cancer, or a diagnosis, I have prepared a table for two.
Accept my invitation to join me at the table for two & don’t give the enemy a seat at your table!
Sol. Joan