The promise of Psalm 23 covers both kinds of enemies, demonic and human. And the Lord wants us to feast even before our human enemies - people who have become tools of Satan to harass us. You spend your days grieving over the cruel ways they have hurt you.
Our Father is calling you to feast in the presence of your enemies. He's reminding you that even in the worst situation, you can run to God's covenant promise, "No weapon formed against you will prosper." Your father is already spreading a table for you - and he wants to fill you up with his grace and compassion.
Do you lead a life of spiritual stagnation? Are you always burdened down - living one day at a time, ever fearful, never truly enjoying your walk with the Lord? Let me ask you - aren't you tired of it all? Don't you ever say to yourself, "I know Jesus saved me and that I have been changed. So, why don't I enjoy his feast? Where is my anointing with the oil of gladness?"
You have to take a step of faith. Don't stagger at God's promises to you. Lay hold of them - and be fully persuaded that what he has promised, he is able to perform. The Holy Ghost responds only to faith. He doesn't respond to your river of tears or your promises to do better. Those may be a part of your repentance. But only faith brings the Lord's response. Faith moves him to action, bringing to your life his very glory.
So, accept your father's love and forgiveness. You have a right to the feast - and no demon in hell can rob you of it. Believe God's word to you - and let him seat you at his heavenly table.
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Beautiful and very wise young lady in that avatar.
Autumn Farrington
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