In this episode, Pastor Josh Mayo unpacks Psalm 23:5—“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies”—and explores how God’s provision, protection, and grace show up in the most challenging places. From mountains of surrender to the victory of feasting under His protection, Josh shows how the Shepherd invites us to trust, rest, and dine in the midst of life’s pressures.
Bottom Line: Don’t run from enemies—sit where the Shepherd sets the table.
God prepares, protects, and provides in the very places we fear, turning tension into transformation.
Key Takeaways:
-The Table on the Mountain: Provision comes in the high places of surrender, where dependence on God grows.
-The Predator and the Poison: God clears dangers and deceptions before we even arrive, guarding our souls.
-The Table as a Training Ground: Growth happens under pressure; sitting at His table is a posture of trust and belonging.
- Tables We Avoid: Forgiveness, silence, and tension are God’s opportunities for transformation if we stay seated.
- The Victory Feast: True victory is peace, grace, and worship in the presence of what tried to destroy us.
Scriptures Mentioned:
Psalm 23:5 | Psalm 124 | 2 Samuel 9
Featured Quotes:
-“God’s address is at the end of your rope.” — Dallas Willard
-“The cure for the chaos of the world is not control, but the calm presence of God.” — Eugene Peterson
-“You don’t bring anything to God’s table except your need; He brings everything else.” — Max Lucado
-“The Eucharist is not an escape from the world’s pain but a meal in the middle of it.” — N. T. Wright
-“The real question is not how can I love God, but how can I let myself be loved by God.” — Henri Nouwen
- “The table which God spreads is more glorious because of the presence of foes.” — C. H. Spurgeon
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