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.

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