“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies: You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over” (Psalm 23:5).
In ancient times those who were victor in a war often cut off the big toes and thumbs of their enemy kings and had them beg for food from under the table (Judges 1:7).
Jesus taught us to have compassion on our enemies demonstrating this by inviting us to eat at his table, not under it. We extend mercy to our enemies because he extends mercy to us. However, if our enemies refuse our kindness, God still anoints our heads with oil, filing our emotional cups with joy.
