Overflow

David in penning Psalm 23, paints a picture about his life which  in my opinion is reflective of many of ours.  We read about a sheep who has a shepherd that sees about its necessities (food, shelter, safety and well-being,etc).

Although he had been privileged to  lay in green pastures, chances are he had also treaded dry and dead pasture lands. He also had near-death experiences because he talked about ‘walking through’ the valley of shadow of death. We also know he wasn’t always happy-clappy because he’d known God’s comfort by the rod and staff. I love the fact that his narrative concludes in a positive light – with a  table being set-up and someone sitting down to enjoy a good meal.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. Psalm 23:5a

Trouble won’t last always! It may seem like it but the reality is they fade away with time. Just like temperatures, seasons, and weathers, problems end. David assures us, there’ll come a day when everything will be fixed for you! He reminds us that even in the midst of difficult oppositions, God has the final say.

You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. Psalm 23:5b

Friend, there is an anointing that brings about overflow. There is a grace that fills up and gives surplus.

Speaking through Malachi, God said:

‘‘I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in!’. Malachi 3:10b

That’s excess … super-abundance … overflow ….run-over.

God’s is filling you up to overflow. He is giving you more than enough.  For all those times you’ve had to do without, manage your little and  endure, you’ve been recompensed. Your season has changed! It’s harvest time!

Now the Jordan overflows its banks throughout the harvest season. Joshua 3:15a

Friend, you will overflow! This is the time for you to sit back and enjoy the blessings of the Lord!

I am the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt.  Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it with good things. Psalm 81:10

Open your mouth wide! It’s not just good enough for you to open your mouth,  you’ve got to widen it for it to retain the contents being released. You may not have enough room to take it all in, but you’ve got to enlarge your capacity to receive as much as you can. Expand ….extend…enlarge ……Open up wide!

Here comes your overflow!