We must all face enemies. For God’s people, the real enemy is not human beings but the spirits of the kingdom of darkness. They do work through people and speak through people. The enemy is out to rob, steal, kill and destroy. This is why I Peter 5:8, 9 says, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.” We see that a very serious reality is set before us here. That is why He instructs us to be sober and on guard. We should not live in fear because of this warning, but rather walk carefully.
The answer and right approach is found in James 4:7, “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” When you walk with and under the authority of the Good Shepherd, you then have the authority to resist the devil and he must flee from you.
When Psalms 23:5 says, “Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:” He is describing great victory. Not only can the devil who attacks us be put to flight, but we can enjoy a feast with the Good Shepherd at the same time. He is the one that has prepared the table. This table implies a meal that has been prepared for us. So at the time that the enemy is looking on, he has to watch and see that not only is he defeated but we are having a good time of fellowship and spiritual food and he cannot stop it.
Let There Be Life 