Psalm 23:5a (NKJV) – “You prepare a table before
me in the presence of my enemies.”
It is a reassuring thought
and a certifiable truth that God provides for us in ways that are indisputable
and immeasurable. When we have conflicts
of interest or challenges that present more stress than we feel we can bear, God
shows up and instead of changing the circumstances; alleviating the pressure or
even rescuing us from the calamity; he will simply provide for us. In a trial,
with enemies all around, God prepares a table. In this divine provision we find
peace in the midst of turmoil. We might scoff at the solution that God
provides; we want the suffering to end; the pain to dissipate; the conflict to
cease; but God allows us to remain where we are to build our character;
increase our faith; or grow our resolve.
Look around the next time
you feel painted into a corner; or that life has thrown you a curve ball and see
that while in the midst of your fiery furnace God has a table prepared just for
you. Take your eyes off of your problem
and look around for the spread that God has made available for you during this
season. Don’t focus on the problem, but
on God’s provision.
Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a GREAT
day. Be blessed! Dr. JoAnn
No comments:
Post a Comment