Vital Men – we’re meeting tonight to kick off the study of Louie’ Giglio’s book (Don’t Give The Enemy A Seat At Your Table) at The Well in Pella (419 E. Oskaloosa Street). Would love to have you join us at 7:00 p.m. Even if you can’t attend all six weeks of this book study, please attend when it works for you.
Yes – I’ve spoken about this book now 3 weeks in a row. I really want our community to come together to bond on the truths of Psalm 23 and God’s plan for our lives. Going to share some of Louie Giglio’s book content right here:
“God prepares a table for you in the presence of your enemies (Psalm 23:5). Why do they get ringside seats at your table? Why not vanquish the foes? Change the circumstances? Consider the power of this table. You are sitting with the King, the God of the cosmos. You’re at the table with the wisest, kindest, most loving, most creative, most joy-filled, most interesting person in the universe.
In the midst of the battles that are raging, He is near. The Good Shepherd is available and accessible. When you realize the magnitude of this, you see there is nothing in your life more valuable or rewarding than your full-on pursuit of knowing Him. Being completely transfixed on the Host who is sitting at your table with you prevents the Enemy from getting an opportunity to invade our attach. You stop focusing on the Enemy, and you fix your eyes on God. Sure, there is strategy in knowing the Enemy’s tactics, in learning how to keep the Enemy from sitting down. Yet there is even greater strategy in exchanging the defensive for the offensive. As we wholeheartedly focus on God and seek his face (Psalm 27:8, 13), great things happen.
The choice to know God more fully is yours. Jesus made the way for us to come boldly into His presence. When we set our gaze on the Almighty, we change into the likeness of the One who has captivated our souls. And we reflect His glory. Our table is in the presence of our enemies so that God’s glory will be on display in someone like you and because God wants you to know that you’ll always have enough for every moment, every struggle. And God wants the enemies to watch you shine. Keep your mind on Christ. Period. There’s no way the Enemy will get a seat at your table.”
