You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies   Psalm 23:5 Enemies – Who is my enemy?  Is he the one who stands against me with sword in hand?  Is he the one with a bomb concealed in a bag?  Is he the one with a finger on the trigger?  Or the…

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies   Psalm 23:5 In the presence of – If you are going to enjoy the feast God is arranging, you will have to give up your microwave mentality.  God is a gourmet chef.  He takes His time.  And when everything is ready, He presents…

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies   Psalm 23:5 Before – God knows that the best part of a meal is cooking, not eating.  Of course, it’s wonderful to enjoy the fruits of the chef’s labor.  But it’s far more engaging to be in the kitchen while the meal is…

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies   Psalm 23:5 Table – What kind of table does God prepare for those who walk uprightly (take a peek at Psalm 84:11)?  It’s not a trivial question.  And it’s not about the table construction.  Wood, glass, steel – it doesn’t matter.  The word…

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies   Psalm 23:5 Prepare – Important guests are coming for dinner.  In my house, that means tablecloths and napkins, the best silverware, dishes arranged, glasses placed, silver polished.  Of course, cooking the food is not like ordering pizza.  Sometimes preparation begins days beforehand.   Everything…

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me.  Psalm 23:4 Fear No Evil – Twelve Steppers offer us David’s worldview in an acronym:  FEAR – False Evidence Appearing Real.  We need this truth deep in our souls.  God’s word is the…