Today’s Bible readings can
be found here: Psalm
22:1-15 and Revelation 3:14-22.
Revelation 3:20 Here
I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens
the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.
(NIV)
Our church recently decided to set its overall theme for
the coming year as “Come to The Table.” It’s a great idea and one which all of our
people, teams, ministries, and missions can embrace, experience, and express in
wonderful, effective ways. We are all looking forward to seeing how each team
and ministry work this into their regular tasks and projects. By the end of the
year, we hope to have grown in worship, discipleship, fellowship, and faith.
As I was reading and reflecting on today’s New Testament
passage, it struck that the very first invitation of asking someone to come to
the table should be given to Christ Himself. In fact, in today’s highlighted
verse, Jesus encourages us to do that. He says that if we open the door (of our
hearts and spirits), He will come in and eat with us. In other words, Christ
will come to the table where we are dining and join us for a meal. It’s a beautiful
picture of our Savior which shows us that He is ready, willing, and wanting to
be a participant in our lives, a faithful friend in all that we seek to do.
So, to initiate our theme, we can all invite Jesus to
come to the table of our lives, our faith, our church, and our homes. He will
be delighted to do this – all we have to do is open the door and enjoy the meal
together.
Point to ponder
Where is Jesus in my life? Am I willing to invite Him
to come to the table?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, come to the table of our lives and
join our celebration. Enable us to enjoy Your company, to listen to Your
conversation, and to share spiritual food with You. In Your Holy Name, we
thankfully pray. Amen.
John Stuart is the pastor
of Erin Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. Come and join us for
worship on any Sunday morning at 11:00 AM. Like Jesus, you’ll be made very
welcome 😊
Today’s image is one of
John’s Communion drawings called “Glasgow Cup.” If you would like to view a
larger version, please click this link: Cup.
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