Prepared Blessings

July 03, 2026

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.” Psalm 23:5 (ESV)

Everyone at least once wants to feel like they can receive the royal treatment from someone they care about. It is a good feeling when you can go somewhere and everything is laid out for you, and all you have to do is come in and sit down. When given the royal treatment there is no need we have to worry about, because we know that everything will be taken care of. Each day The Lord allows us to see He gives us the royal treatment, all our needs are met and all we have to do is keep trusting and serving Him, and He will work everything out for us. The Scripture reminds us that, You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. I encourage you today to remember that The Lord will prepare a table for you in the presence of your enemies. The Lord will anoint you for the journey He has ahead of you, and He will give you more than enough when you put your complete trust in Him. Do not spend too much time or energy worrying about people who have no bearing in your life or worrying about people who try to stop or block you from your destiny. The Lord has already prepared you a table and He will do it in the presence of your enemies. The Lord has anointed you for the place that He is taking you, walk in His anointing knowing that you have been prepared for where you are. The Lord will provide for your every need, and not only will He give you what you need, He will give you more than enough and your cup will be running over. If you take the time to look at your life there has not been a time when The Lord has not provided for you, and given you not just enough, but more than enough. Keep trusting and depending on the Lord and remember no matter how difficult it may become He is preparing you for all that He has for you. I am thankful that The Lord has anointed me and appointed me to do His will, and He is constantly filling my cup until it overflows with His blessings for my life. Since I will always trust in The Lord to make ways for me and care for me, I know for sure, "It's My Year To Get My Thing From My God!"

Prayer:

Lord, thank you for always preparing a way for me. Thank you for leading and guiding me in the paths that you have designed just for me. Thank you for preparing me a table in the presence of those who would try to block my blessing. Thank you for anointing me and causing my cup to overflow. Thank you for always being there for me. I love you lord. In Jesus Name Amen.

Be Inspired, Rev. Dr. Stephen W. Pogue, Pastor
Greater Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church
Mount Vernon, NY