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Day 7-A Table for Two

At the end of the story of David and Goliath, we read, “So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him” (1 Samuel 17:50). In a matter of hours, a shepherd boy armed only with a sling and his faith in God, took down a fearsome giant that had been taunting the Israelites for forty days. Your Shepherd, Jesus, will do the same in your life if you allow him (see John 10:11).

In Psalm 23:5, David states of the Lord, “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” Jesus promises to lead you, guide you, and protect you right there, in front of your enemies. Even in the middle of tough times, Jesus gives you everything you need to not only survive but also to actually thrive.

At such times you need to agree with David, who wrote, “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me” (Psalm 23:4). David knew God had everything under control. He recognized during the dark times that God was on his side, walking through the valley with him. You can have that same trust, but only if you refuse to allow the enemy a seat at the table.

This is because if the enemy is at your table, he will try to convince you that you will not make it. He will work to spin your head around and remind you that you’re surrounded, and everyone is out to get you. He will tempt you with thoughts that there’s something better at another table and that God is holding out on you. You have to choose instead to believe that your Shepherd promised to lead you through the valley, that He is always with you, that He knows what is best for you, and that you are His beloved child.

So today, take a seat at God’s great table. Sit down, be still, and just enjoy being in His presence. Go to Jesus whenever you are worried and anxious for He has promised to give you rest (see Matthew 11:28). Focus less on the enemies who are surrounding you and more on the fact that He is there with you. Move forward into the victory that He has for you—and watch as one by one all the giants in your life fall.

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