Pull Up a Chair!

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. ~ Psalm 23:5

In life, it’s important to know at whose table you are sitting. If you are at your parents’ table, perhaps you are more relaxed, because this is “Mom & Dad” which gives you a high level of comfort because you’ve grown up in their house and you know that they love you and want to take care of you. You act a certain way and expect certain things at your parents’ table. But, if you go to someone’s house—especially someone new—you may act differently, as you do not have the same level of comfort at this table as you have at your parents’ table.

God’s table is the ultimate parents’ table. He wants you to know that you are His highly honored guest and it fills Him with great joy when you share your meals and time with Him! He is so excited that you are with Him that He brings out the best of the best for you; everything from the fine china to the best, most exquisite meal. He wants you to know that you are loved, you are special, and you are honored. At His table, you’ll never have to endure a laundry list of I-told-you-so’s or could-a, should-a, would-a’s for your life. He is delighted to see you and takes great care in how the meal is prepared, how the conversation flows, and how well you are treated.

When you need to find some comfort and a shelter from the world, pull up a chair! You are always the honored guest at the Father’s table.