In Psalm 23:4 the Lord leads and protects us though the darkness, which is a result of the enemy trying to get us off course. It makes sense that at the end of the trial is a celebration. It is described in verse 5 in the following way.
“You prepare a banquet for me, where all my enemies can see me; you welcome me as an honored guest and fill my cup to the brim.” (GNT)
God rewards us for following Him by celebrating us. This verse is interesting in this version as it mentions that it is where our enemies can see it. He lets the ones against us know that we are protected by Him and rewarded when we choose Him. Some versions mention “anointing our heads with oil”. In Bible times, this was seen as a great honor for guests. It is the highest compliment and honor He can bestow upon us. Then after he honors us for our obedience, He fills us with blessings! Some versions say that the blessings will overflow!
The good news is that the promise of the celebration and the overflow of blessings comes no matter the level of darkness that we go through. It can be a brief period of difficulty or a long period of difficulty. If we are obedient to let God lead and protect us the blessings He promises will come, and we will be thrive in front our enemies instead of just survive!
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