A shared meal could be the activity most closely tied to the reality of God’s kingdom, just as it is the most basic expression of hospitality. It comes as no surprise that many significant stories of Jesus are centered around a dinner table.
When Jesus wanted to explain to his disciples what his death was all about, he didn’t give them an informative lecture. He gave them a relational meal.
In a society that has grown so relationally disconnected, an invitation to Biblical hospitality might be one of the most compelling and irresistible aspects of Christianity.
The heart of hospitality is about creating space for someone to feel seen and heard and loved. It’s about declaring your table a safe zone, a place of warmth and nourishment.
But like any lost art, hospitality has a bit of a learning curve. Don’t offer excuses. Explore possibilities.
Hospitality is not about communicating information. Hospitality is about forming healthy, healing, authentic relationships. Sometimes one of the most life-enriching gifts you can give someone is simply being present in the moment and listening to them speak.
The Table and The Altar are eternally connected, incredibly powerful and yet so very simple. We are designed by God for a deeper relational experience than is common in society. Making space to connect on a conversational level that truly comes from the heart enriches us on a very deep level of our design.
In a society that has grown so relationally disconnected, an invitation to Biblical hospitality might be one of the most compelling and irresistible aspects of Christianity.
It really is simple! Make room! Invite friends, family, neighbors or co-workers to your table to simply connect with no strings attached. Loving others well is the ultimate goal. Who can you invite over this week?
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