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

Back in my high school days Pat Benatar released a hit song, “Hit me with your best shot”, with the next two words being, “Fire away.” The song became an anthem for all those bouncing back after being walked on not just in love, but life in general. I get a sense of this “hit me with your best shot” coming from King David when he says that God prepares a table before him in the presence of his enemies. David, as king, had a lot of enemies, as most people in power do. Yet he feared them not. Today, David is reminding you,

The Lord Is On Your Side

David further expounds this concept a few chapters later in Psalm 46, where he says, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear.” Indeed, God has prepared a table before you, in the very presence of your enemies. And who are your enemies? Don’t always assume its people. How about fear? Worry? Guilt? We wrestle with a lot of enemies in our minds every single day. Just remember, God sits with you at the table he has set before you. Trust Him.