I mentioned going to lunch with my “very old friend“ yesterday. As we sat there, a number of people came in and out of the restaurant that I knew. But for the most part, we were surrounded by strangers that were unknown. We sat there catching up for probably two and a half hours. We were talking so much that I don’t know how we even got time to eat! We did though, and it was delicious. We were sitting at a table that had been well prepared!
That scene played through a little differently in my mind as I was looking through a Bible study on Psalm 23 that I will be starting with friends next week. As I read through the Psalm in various translations, I saw verse five in a different light.
“You provide delicious food for me in the presence of my enemies. You have welcomed me as your guest; blessings overflow!” Psalm 23:5 (Living Bible)
As I was reading the verse aloud, I read that God provides delicious food for me in the presence of my enemies. And the image of lunch yesterday became more like God’s blessing. I was seated. I was fed. I was surrounded by strangers. They were not enemies — just unknown. I was not in control of who was watching, who was listening, who was near, yet I felt safe enough to enjoy the moment. That feels like a table that God has prepared.
All I have to do at God’s table is sit, receive, and be nourished!
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What is your relationship to the all-knowing God of the universe? Do you know the peace that can come only from an intimate relationship with Jesus? You can know Him. Jesus Christ—God’s Son, born into human flesh, sinless, crucified and giving His life freely, buried, arisen on the third day—will come into your life and change the outcome of your eternity. You just have to be willing to believe and accept His truth. In addition, here is an excellent page that can give you additional information on peace with God: PeaceWithGod.net.
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Restricted Vision, Unburdened Sight 