Thoughts for another day

Sept. 25, 2009

Today's verse: Ps. 23:5. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)

Sometimes, there are Words in His Word which intrigue. You wonder why they are there and at times, you just allow them to escape your mind, perhaps to get back later. This verse is such a one. It breaks from the steady flow of David’s confidence in God delivering him from all evil and puts him on a different tone where he understands that God will not only rescue Him from the clutches of danger, but will also raise him high before his enemies. Further, David asserts that God will anoint him so much and give him so much joy that his life will overflow with blessings.

How does my confidence look before God this morning? Is it like David’s confidence? Or is it a mere passing-by confidence as most of us tend to have, which is no confidence at all. A tree for support is one that stays firm when you cling to it in the raging hurricane that’s sweeping around everything in its wake; not one that gives way at the roots! So also should be my confidence in Him. Not giving way at the least problem, rather clinging to Him with even more force.

God inducts such verses in the Bible to tell us that He is a God who believes in delivering immensely to the one who trusts in Him. Remember, when we do all things right, He multiplies our blessings. To tell you about myself, I’ve started a pilgrimage service to Israel. As of now even after a month and spending quite a bit, I don’t have a single concrete enquiry. Yet, I know that tomorrow will be another day. There are many enemies out there who must be hoping I don’t succeed. Then there is God in whom I trust who will make it happen. Yeah, I know, He will set a table before my enemies laden with sumptuous offerings as on a kings table and He will anoint me awesomely that joy will fill me and even run over. Yes He can do that and I believe He will do that; not only for me but also for you dear child of God. Amen.