When I would read this verse I could only imagine physical enemies…those who wanted to go to war with me. The problem was, I did not feel as if those enemies existed in my life. I live in a rural area in a small town where there is rarely conflict of any kind. (No protests here.) I learned however that I did have enemies when anxiety and depression invaded my happy, non confrontational life. My 93 year old mom and my 14 years old Blue Heeler decided to get sick and pass away at the same time. For several months I tended to both of them knowing the outcome was inevitable. Anxiety had never been a part of my 70: years on this earth but now it ruled…without mercy. At night I would lay awake reciting memorized verses and would end up with Psalm 23. One night, verse 5 popped out and I saw it in a completely different way. It carried me along knowing that My Lord had set a table for me in the midst of my enemies. As long as I sat with Him my enemies were kept at bay. Now, caring for my dad the verse comes flooding back when anxiety comes knocking. “You have to watch from a distance. I’m feasting with my Savior.”
I feel like I have found the treasure my heart has been longing for. Beyond blessed to read and study with this site. Sharing it with others who are dry and thirsty. What A Goldmine!
A great reminder for me that just as David was a worshipper AND warrior, I too will face battles, but I am secured because God is with me and He fights for me.
Study question 2 Reflection 4: My family attends shul on Saturday and church on Sunday. Why are the Christian’s so contentious? They act as an enemy and yet we continue to attend. Perhaps there is an unseen reason. Only G-d really knows.
That's so encouraging ❤️ I was given a Word regarding psalms 23:5 from Yeshua.
💌 I have set a table before you in the presence of your enemies, and no one can take it away because it is set upon the Rock. The immovable steadfast Rock of Ages. My love is immovable and steadfast, and it is an anchor in the storm. The Rock like the rock of Horeb, from which flows the Living Water, the rock which was split and broken, like My broken heart for this lost world.
Dear Lord, thank You for Your promises and for Your faithfulness. Thank You for Your love and Your mercy which endures forever. Please break our hearts for this lost world, please break our hearts for what breaks your heart. We love You. In Your name Yeshua I pray, amen.
When I would read this verse I could only imagine physical enemies…those who wanted to go to war with me. The problem was, I did not feel as if those enemies existed in my life. I live in a rural area in a small town where there is rarely conflict of any kind. (No protests here.) I learned however that I did have enemies when anxiety and depression invaded my happy, non confrontational life. My 93 year old mom and my 14 years old Blue Heeler decided to get sick and pass away at the same time. For several months I tended to both of them knowing the outcome was inevitable. Anxiety had never been a part of my 70: years on this earth but now it ruled…without mercy. At night I would lay awake reciting memorized verses and would end up with Psalm 23. One night, verse 5 popped out and I saw it in a completely different way. It carried me along knowing that My Lord had set a table for me in the midst of my enemies. As long as I sat with Him my enemies were kept at bay. Now, caring for my dad the verse comes flooding back when anxiety comes knocking. “You have to watch from a distance. I’m feasting with my Savior.”
Thank you so much for sharing that!! That distinction is so important.
I feel like I have found the treasure my heart has been longing for. Beyond blessed to read and study with this site. Sharing it with others who are dry and thirsty. What A Goldmine!
Oh I am so happy this encouraged you and so appreciate your kind words. Thank you so much Shirley!
A great reminder for me that just as David was a worshipper AND warrior, I too will face battles, but I am secured because God is with me and He fights for me.
Amen!!!
Study question 2 Reflection 4: My family attends shul on Saturday and church on Sunday. Why are the Christian’s so contentious? They act as an enemy and yet we continue to attend. Perhaps there is an unseen reason. Only G-d really knows.
I am sorry you are experiencing contention at church. That is not the norm, I can assure you.
That's so encouraging ❤️ I was given a Word regarding psalms 23:5 from Yeshua.
💌 I have set a table before you in the presence of your enemies, and no one can take it away because it is set upon the Rock. The immovable steadfast Rock of Ages. My love is immovable and steadfast, and it is an anchor in the storm. The Rock like the rock of Horeb, from which flows the Living Water, the rock which was split and broken, like My broken heart for this lost world.
Dear Lord, thank You for Your promises and for Your faithfulness. Thank You for Your love and Your mercy which endures forever. Please break our hearts for this lost world, please break our hearts for what breaks your heart. We love You. In Your name Yeshua I pray, amen.