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Live Triumphantly!

Psalm 23:5a
“Thou prepares a table before me in the presence of mine enemies…”      


Let’s think of that phrase for just a little bit.  What kind of picture does that conjure up for you?  First of all, to me, the word table makes me think of a banquet or feast… and oh, what a feast that would be!  You did notice God is preparing that table.  When God is in the midst of it, what a grand thing it is!  God doesn’t do things just half-heartedly…no way!  God does things BIG!!  So when blessings are in store, He gets out His BIG shovel!!  Blessings ABOUND!!  You see, dear Christian, God desires the very best for us.  It’s we, ourselves, that limit God’s richest blessings.  But when we’re walking with God, obeying His Word, wow! what blessings are in store for us!! 

Let’s notice, too, God says He’s preparing that table right before us.  He wants us to see everything He has in store for us.  He doesn’t want us to miss out on anything.  His richest blessings are available to us, if we will but follow Him.

Lastly, let’s notice, God says He is preparing that table even in the presence of our enemies.  Hmmm…that should make us think a little bit.  Why does God say that?  Because He wants us to remember that we are on the winning side, Christian!!  One day, God will put all enemies under His feet (1 Cor. 15:25), and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father (Phil. 2:10).  We are on the winning side!!  Nothing causes God to fear, and nothing takes Him by surprise.  God is in control of all things, and knowing that, should cause us to live triumphantly!  That alone should give us confidence and boldness.  He is our God and we are His children…if we have turned from our sin and accepted His death for our sin.  If you have further questions concerning this, please reference any of the numerous postings I have listed for salvation.  Or, you can drop me a message or email…I’d be more than happy to share God’s simple plan of salvation with you!            
But for you, Christian, remember you’re on the winning side…and even in the midst of our enemies, God has prepared a table, a feast, if you will!  He desires that we follow Him and…

            Live triumphantly!  His richest blessings are in store!  

                       Merle




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