Come to the Table #2
Sixteen of us gathered for a time of praise and prayer followed by breaking bread together around the table. Many of these women had never met one another, but they all love the same Jesus and were comfortable with one another. The chatter and laughter was incessant, which thrilled my heart. There is such joy in seeing God's children together in community.
One of my dearest friends for many years gave me the cookbook above in 2010. In the week ahead as we enter the holiday season I want to share some of the quotes, scriptures and maybe even recipes with you. Also, I want to encourage you to invite someone unexpected to share your table in the weeks ahead.
"Your Joy Will Be God's Missionary" Pg 109 in Come to the Table
"Charles Spurgeon, born in 1834, was one of England's most popular clergymen. Reflecting upon the words of Nehemiah, he wrote the following: 'Send out the heat of piety into your house and let all the neighbors participate in the blessing...The joy of the Lord shall be observed throughout our neighborhood, and many who might otherwise have been careless of true religion will then enquire...'what makes these people glad, and creates such a happy household?' Your joy shall thus be God's missionary."
For God had made them rejoice...that the joy of Jerusalem was heard afar off." Nehemiah 12:43
"Good food ends with good talk." G.K. Chesterton, 1874-1936
The Song
"The Blessing of Hospitality" by Marie Dunne
