Psalm 23:5 (ESV)You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Matt 5:44-45 I say to you, Love your enemies & pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. … Matt 5:39 I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. Romans 5:19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” Matt 19:26 Jesus looked at them & said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”— Our Shepard gives us strength, anointing, & confidence to defeat our enemies! But at the same time He tells us that the wrath belongs to Him, & Him only. He clearly tells us to pray for our enemies. He even tells us to turn the other cheek. This is so hard for me to do! I don’t know about you, but I am quite certain, if someone slaps me, my instinct is not going to be to turn my face so they can slap the other side. This is clear, I will need His strength! I am sure I would have been a lot like Peter. But He says, ALL things are possible with God. Not sure why He has us feasting in the presence of our enemies, but I am thankful to know that God has my back. Love Mel
