You Prepare a Table Before Me

"You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over." Psalm 23:5 NKJV

Psalm 23 is a comforting psalm which is the reason many Christians cherish it. As we go through each verses, we’ve seen how the Lord is our Good Shepherd, our Protector, our Peace, our daily Provider, and Rest, and our Guide through every circumstance.

We reminded of God’s faithfulness, that He leads us through dark valleys while watching over us with His rod and staff. All of that is amazing enough to prompt us to praise Him, but we may wonder what happens after we pass through the valley? What does the Lord do then?

I remember visiting my Aunt Carol’s house it was during Christmas that every member of my family come altogether to feast and celebrate. She and my Dad were the main crew in the kitchen. They always think of the best menu and cook with complete ingredients, lavished with love and serve in appetizing look. My other cousins are watching movies, while others are on their phones, so one time, I volunteered to help her set up the table.

Aside from the fact that cooking is their passion. The service and time they spent in preparation and other tasks it entails are immeasurable. I carefully put the plates at each setting, then the silverware, napkins, salad bowls, and glasses. It ended up being a beautifully set table.

This is sort of what the Lord does for us. He makes sure that everything is ready and properly set. He doesn’t want to miss a single need. His people “shall not in want.” They will one day be completely blessed in the knowledge and fellowship of the Lord.

At times we are fully dependent and clueless. This is not a very mature relationship with the Lord. We frustrates. We wander. We seek comfort. But when we put our trust in God, Psalm 23:5 reminds us that He can and will do everything to provide what we need, when we need it, until our soul feels satisfied. Even if we walk through a dark valley, perhaps the darkest of all valleys ever, God will lead us through it so we successfully reach the other side. The danger will be behind us, and we will transition into His marvelous light. The Lord knows everything we need before we ask him. We can always depend on his promise and storehouses, because he takes good care of us - his children. He is Faithful. Always. Without Fail.

Comments

(Yhwh) our God Cannot Lie

Trying to take my mind off any racing thoughts. But it doesn't work, still wide awake. I realized it's already midnight, so I tend to pray again a little, return to bed. Staring at the dark ceiling, toss and turn, then noticed it's been already an hour since I last checked the time. Thinking of something deep, seeking God for clear answers about matters of heart. Asking him like, "really Lord, you said yes, and this is for real?.... But why it seemed I don't see any signs?", "Did I heard you right ?" or "Am I only getting impatient?..." Then it is even getting harder to catch a sleep. There are times that I sincerely prayed for something, committing all my strength to wait on it, believing that I heard the Lord clearly with the confirmation of the Scripture. But there were days that doubts start rising, and not always in the mood to praise. Times when all of the sudden, I simply want to stop and tell God, " did

Expecting for Rachel

Based on the story: When Jacob Marries Leah & Rachel Genesis 29:14b-30 As a part of God's promise to his grandfather Abraham, Jacob was guided from the very start. He was clearly told by his father Isaac all the instructions that will help him on his journey. Being one of Laban's closest relative and because of his diligence, he was given an opportunity to ask for anything, a reward for his goodness. Most of the time, God allows us to ask for something we desire to have; but at the precious time like this, He initiates us to ask for anything. God knows everyone's heart especially when we are serving him with love. His graciousness is at its best if he allows us to ask or petition for something we deeply desire even though he has greater in mind. In the story, it is visible that Jacob was fell in love with Rachel. As part of agreement he have to work for seven years for Laban the father. Jacob did not mind the span of time, he

CHOSEN

Sea of Galilee God chooses and we have choices, He is Sovereign, and we have freewill. In the Old Testament, Israel chose to reject God, so He chose to send His Son to redeem us from sin. When Jesus came, He did so as a suffering servant, not a conquering King. As a result, God's chosen people look different than what's expected. Our greatest desire is to be chosen by someone who is far more wonderful than we could imagine, infatuation flirts with the object of its affection, but true love longs to be with the one it has chosen. Jesus made a decision to die for the undeserving so He could satisfy our heart's desire to be chosen by God, so it was Jesus desire to glorify God & satisfy our debt by making the decision to die for us . I'm just thinking what does a chosen person's life looks like? The chosen person doesn't have to fake his influence, like Jesus, He doesn't have to fit in with the religious crowd, he just withdraw, He leaves. Jesus is extendi

Hands to Heaven

Search This Blog