Psalm 23:5 (NIV) “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.”

What a powerful verse David penned. 

We are in a time of uncertainty, with many things that can go wrong. With so much tension in the air, it can be easy to feel like there’s no hope for us. But it doesn’t seem so bad when you look at the big picture and how God has always been present for His people. 

We have an enemy trying to keep us from experiencing all the blessings that come from our Savior, but he will never ultimately succeed! Jesus loves us too much to leave us without help or hope. He knows what we need before we even ask Him and prepares a table in front of us every day with good things- even when it feels like everything else around is coming against us. He will be with you in the midst of your greatest challenges. In the midst of the cancer ward. The midst of financial ruin. The midst of family problems. In the midst of emotional hardships. In the midst of all our enemies. 

We have to understand that He doesn’t make the enemy disappear but rather invites us to live at the table in the presence of our challenges. He will provide for us in our time of need at the table. He will never leave us or forsake us in the presence of circumstances. In fact, He is right there in the midst. Remember Shadrach, Meshack, and Abednego, even though they went into the fiery furnace, there was another with them in the midst of the fire. So we too are not alone in the midst of our challenges. 

Stop trying to run away from your challenges and enemies, but rather embrace the table in their presence. Find God in the midst. Find peace in the midst. Find provision in the midst. Walk by faith and not by sight by trusting God to prepare the table. And remember, when God prepares a table for us, it has everything we need. The table is full of provision, blessings, and strength. God doesn’t prepare an empty table; He prepares a full table with abundance. 

Focus on sitting at the table, not the enemy surrounding you!

When challenges come your way, ask yourself, “Am I sitting at the table?”