By Dr. Stephen Akinmosa
The Royal Invitation
There is a royal table set daily in the courts of heaven, and the King of kings graciously extends His invitation. The King’s Table is not just a metaphor—it represents the daily spiritual communion, intimacy, provision, and empowerment found in God’s presence.
Psalm 23:5 declares, “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.” This verse powerfully links the table with divine anointing. At this table, God feeds us, shields us, and anoints us.
This table is not exclusive to a spiritual elite. It is set for every believer who hungers and thirsts for righteousness. Christ’s sacrifice has torn the veil, and every child of God is now welcome to feast in His presence (Hebrews 10:19-22). Yet many live spiritually starved, missing out on the daily nourishment, power, and renewal offered at the King’s Table.
The Table of Covenant
In ancient cultures, to dine at a king’s table symbolised covenant relationship, protection, and honour. In 2 Samuel 9, Mephibosheth, the lame son of Jonathan, was invited to King David’s table—not because of his merit, but because of covenant. David said, “He shall eat at my table always” (2 Samuel 9:7).
In the same way, we have been invited to dine at the King’s Table through the eternal covenant sealed by Jesus’ blood (Luke 22:20). The table becomes a place of restoration and identity. Like Mephibosheth, we may come with weakness, shame, or brokenness, but at the King’s Table we find honour, healing, and belonging.
The Daily Bread of His Presence
God’s table offers daily bread. Jesus taught us to pray, “Give us this day our daily bread” (Matthew 6:11). This is not just physical provision, but spiritual nourishment.
The manna in the wilderness was God’s daily provision for Israel. But it could not be hoarded; it had to be gathered fresh every morning (Exodus 16:4-5). This reveals a spiritual principle—yesterday’s grace is not enough for today. We need fresh manna daily from the King.
Jesus, the Bread of Life (John 6:35), invites us to come and eat. His words are spirit and life (John 6:63). Time in the Word, prayer, and worship is how we partake of the table. Each day, He reveals new truths, renews our strength, and satisfies our souls.
The Oil of Anointing
An essential aspect of the King’s Table is the anointing. Psalm 92:10 says, “I have been anointed with fresh oil.” In biblical times, oil symbolised the Holy Spirit’s presence, empowerment, and consecration. Priests, prophets, and kings were all anointed for service (Exodus 30:30).
Jesus began His ministry by declaring, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me…” (Luke 4:18). This same anointing is available to us daily through the Holy Spirit (1 John 2:27).
As we dwell at the King’s Table, we receive daily anointing—fresh grace to serve, wisdom to lead, and strength to persevere. The oil softens the heart, breaks yokes (Isaiah 10:27), and releases healing.
The Overflow of His Presence
The result of sitting daily at the King’s Table is overflow. David declared, “My cup overflows” (Psalm 23:5). This speaks of abundance, joy, and spiritual vitality.
Jesus said, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink… rivers of living water will flow from within them” (John 7:37-38). The presence of God is not meant to be a reservoir but a river. We are not only filled—we overflow.
This overflow impacts others. At the King’s Table, we are filled with love, peace, and power that spill into our homes, churches, and communities. We become carriers of His presence, conduits of His grace.
Dining in the Midst of Battle
Psalm 23 reminds us that God prepares a table “in the presence of my enemies.” The King’s Table is not merely for times of peace—it is where we find strength and victory in battle.
In Exodus 17, Moses raised his hands in prayer while Joshua fought the Amalekites. Victory came not just from the sword but from spiritual positioning. The table represents this—our victory is found in communion with God.
Even when enemies surround us—discouragement, fear, spiritual warfare—God invites us to sit and eat. He gives rest in the midst of chaos, peace in the storm, and strength to overcome. As Isaiah 40:31 says, “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.”
The Posture of the Heart
To sit at the King’s Table requires humility and hunger. In Luke 10:38-42, Mary chose to sit at Jesus’ feet while Martha was distracted with busyness. Jesus affirmed Mary’s choice as the “one thing needed.”
Many believers miss the daily feast because they are too hurried, too distracted, or too proud to pause. Revelation 3:20 says, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock.” The King desires fellowship, but He waits for us to open.
Let us come not with entitlement, but with expectancy. Let us not come as mere guests, but as sons and daughters. Isaiah 55:1 says, “Come, all you who are thirsty… come to the waters.” The invitation is open—our posture determines our portion.
Dwelling Continually
The King’s Table is not an occasional banquet—it is a daily invitation. Psalm 27:4 expresses David’s longing: “One thing I ask… that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.”
Daily dwelling means constant dependence, continual communion, and intentional devotion. Jesus modelled this lifestyle—He often withdrew to lonely places to pray (Luke 5:16). If the Son of God needed this, how much more do we?
The early church lived this reality: “They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts” (Acts 2:46). The breaking of bread symbolised both physical and spiritual nourishment—fellowship with Christ and with one another.
The Power and Purpose of Daily Anointing
In closing, the King’s Table is more than a place—it is a divine appointment. Each day, the King awaits our presence to anoint us afresh. The daily anointing equips us for spiritual battles, empowers us for service, and renews our identity in Christ.
When we skip the table, we operate in yesterday’s oil. Just as old manna rotted, so too stale spiritual routines cannot sustain today’s demands. Isaiah 61:3 speaks of a daily exchange—beauty for ashes, joy for mourning, a garment of praise for heaviness.
Beloved, there is fresh oil for today. There is a word in season. There is strength for the journey. Do not live spiritually malnourished. Come daily to the King’s Table.
Because in His presence, there is fullness of joy (Psalm 16:11). At His table, there is provision without scarcity, intimacy without rejection, and power without measure. Come and dine. Be anointed. Be transformed.
