Eating with others
Soul Snack 9/54 ... Eating with others
Hungrily he slipped the spoon into his white breakfast bowl, poised at the ready to scoop his corn flakes. Demandingly his attention is drawn to the unwelcome interruption of the telephone. His Bible resting beside him, this food for his soul he had already eagerly digested.
Briefly he mused that Sunday mornings were for slowness, solitude and family gatherings. Interruptions were at least an inconvenience.
The caller was no simple well wisher or information seeker. This call again would present a strong and legitimate alternative to his morning's church attendance.
Jesus is present with His followers when they are alone or when they are together.
Simon Peter, Thomas (called Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together... Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. (Jn 21:2 & 4)
Myriads of opportunities will arise not to meet with His other followers. Occasions will abound to be taken from enjoying His presence in the presence of others.
Jesus' desire is to also come to His own when they are together. These seven fishermen would soon realise that together with others He feeds you, instructs you, provides for you and restores you. All this happens together. (No wonder church attendance is so constantly interrupted!)
Breakfasting with Jesus is also breakfasting with His friends.