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My cup overflows!

King David describes an amazing picture. He sees how God prepares a banquet table before him, anoints his head with oil, and causes his cup to run over. In the old days, honored guests in the Middle East would be anointed with oil that contained aromatic perfumes. Guests would also receive abundant cups of wine from their generous hosts. David saw God’s loving care of him in a similar way. He saw God’s provision as luxurious and generous. Today, God is still anointing His children will precious oil, and is causing our cups to overflow (His Holy Spirit overflowing in our lives). 

Psalms 23:5 (b)You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.

 

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You will celebrate in the presence of your enemies!

David had many enemies, and had experienced many battles. He saw over and over how the hand of God was upon him. Whether it was defeating Goliath, or enduring persistent persecution from King Saul, or even attempts at his thrown, David always saw how God would help him in every battle. He celebrated God’s faithfulness and declared in Psalms 23:5 “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” This brings forth a picture of one celebrating at a feasting table at the same time that their enemies are helplessly present watching them celebrate. He knew that “greater is He that is in him,” and the greater one was always present to help him in the midst of  all of his troubles!

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