Psalm 23, 5
August 25, 2021
An Old Testament practice, no longer used is anointing a person’s head with oil. Psalm 23: 5 ‘You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.’ Shepherds put oil on their sheep’s heads to keep parasites and insects away. Yes, we are protected by our Great Shepherd, our Lord.
The anointing of persons with oil setting them apart for a unique position. In fact, each Christ follower is set apart for a unique life following Him. We serve others. That service is from the overflow of our relationship with our Lord. When we are depleted, there’s no overflow. We go back to the table He has spread before us. Out of the abundance of our hearts, our mouths speak.
These are days of uncertainties, remember who we can trust for protection, and provision. We look to Him first. He does not disappoint.