“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies.” (Psalm 23:5).
A table is where we sit to eat. A prepared table is one that has food on it. Some years ago, I was privileged to be at a table prepared by people of a different culture at Christmas time. It was an experience quite unique. There were at least four kinds of meat and five different kinds of cheeses, various other foods and deserts and there were no enemies present! It was a memorable occasion.
What were the enemies that David was thinking about? Did he write this as he was fleeing from Saul? Was he reflecting on how God always cared for him in the midst of many trials? Did he always have something to eat? Do we have enemies today that could keep us from sitting down to enjoy a meal? This is what we want to consider.
The Christian has enemies. Jesus said that we would be as sheep in the midst of wolves. What or who are the enemies? Whatever keeps you from reading the Bible is an enemy. Our text says “enemies.”
It is more than one.
One enemy is Satan. Another enemy is the world. Another enemy is the lust of our flesh, the lust of our eyes and the pride of life. In today’s world we have a host of instruments to feed our lusts and keep us from thinking much ...
