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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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His Rod and Staff will comfort and console you.

In Psalms 23:4, David made reference to God’s rod and staff. It brought comfort to him and consoled him. The rod of a pastor was used to protect the sheep from any predators that would seek to harm them. The pastor’s staff would gently direct and guide the sheep to green pastures and refreshing streams. Today, God wants to remind you that the Lord Jesus is your pastor, and as such, will always protect you from your enemies, and will guide you to divine provision and resources. You can depend on Jesus, our Chief Shepherd!

Psalms 23:4 (B) Ampl. – Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort and console me.