A Table Prepared

A Table Prepared

Today we face a problem; our verse is a mixed metaphor. After all what do sheep have to do with a table prepared? Sheep don’t need a table; shepherds don’t prepare tables. Yet this is what our Good Shepherd does for us in the presence of our enemies.

The Scriptures often use mixed metaphors because ordinary metaphors often struggle to express spiritual truths. Mixed metaphors, understood by faith, can take us into new understanding. So our Good Shepherd prepares a table in his Word and Sacraments that sustain us for our journey of life. And we note that the table is prepared in the presence of our enemies. The enemies are not removed, but we are strengthened to deal with the conflicts.

 

 

Sermon date: August 12, 2018