You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; 

Psalms 23:5 CSB

Another place.

Darkest valley.

Green pastures.

Quiet waters.

A meal table.

And the enemy, David uses "my enemies".

I don't know if he's referring to the Evil One, to the forces of this world, to people who have hurt us, or want to, to some of our own thoughts, our own desires, or some combination of these.

But no matter what, Yahweh, our God, is at work.

Serving.

Preparing.

Preparing a table. That speaks of nourishment and goodness for us even though our enemy is still there.

He is at work.

This word for table is also used in the temple as a place to prepare the sacrifice. 

This table being prepared in front of our enemy is Jesus. 

It's Jesus who is with us in the valley, finding nourishment, pasture, it's Jesus who is the living water, the quiet stream, and it's Jesus who is the sacrifice, prepared in front of our enemies, who overcame our ultimate enemy, death, so that we might have life.

Life.

In all of the places of our lives Jesus knows, even in the darkest valley he is with us, finding rest for us, nourishment for us, and waymaking on our behalf.

He is worthy of our worship.

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