"You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows."
Here, David beautifully lays out what assurance we have of the care, protection, and provision of God in our lives. That a Christian can feast in close proximity to his enemies signifies God’s omnipotence and sovereignty in the preservation of His saints. More than that, God Himself lays out a table of abundance for His sheep. Even in times of conflict and struggle, He will provide. He will satisfy our needy souls.
David then paints for us a picture of God anointing our head with oil. And it’s a picture that explains how God, our Shepherd, honors those who worship and follow Him. In the world, a Christian may be belittled and ridiculed for his faith. But God’s Word promises that those who honor Him will be honored by Him.
The Shepherd-sheep relationship is an accurate illustration of our relationship with the Father. Shepherds are fully invested in the care of their flock, so is our God with us. We are in the hands of a fully committed and perfectly capable Shepherd.
