In the Presence of Your Enemies

God’s pattern is to feed His people in the presence of their enemies. And this is simply something that we must get comfortable with. There is something in every saint that longs for the day when we will be able to sit down at table with no enemies lurking out there on the edge of the woods. But that final feast of the Lord is still out in front of us. For now, we live by faith, and as we do so we can rejoice in real peace and gladness, not put out of sorts by the presence of our enemies. 

It should not surprise us that God deals with us in this way. At this table, He teaches us to trust Him by the presence of those enemies and it has always been this way. So it was for Israel when they first ate the passover in the land of Egypt, surrounded by Pharaoh’s army. And so it was with our Lord Himself who instituted this meal in a city that killed the prophets and would soon kill Him. So as you come, resist the impulse that insists every single problem must be set right in order for you to come with gladness of heart. Faith sings at this table so those enemies can hear. Faith raises a glass at this feast so they can see just what a good time we are having. Faith proclaims the Lord’s death within ear shot of the world and all of its troubles. So come in faith and welcome to Jesus Christ.

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