Our schedule forced us out of the church doors before the tea was even poured today.
Leaving before tea felt like the equivalent of eating and running.
"Hi, family. Thanks for the food, gotta run, love ya, bye."
It felt so wrong--and I think that means I'm learning.
Learning that being the Church is less about theory and sermons and more about the everyday moments, the common interactions, the breaking of bread, the sharing of tea--so to speak.
So, let's come.
Come to the table, and linger long. Stay until the last drop of tea is finished.
"We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us." 1 Thessalonians 2:8
Amen! Community in its most simple and lovely state is summed up in your statement, "Come to the table and linger long." Let's share life together or more specifically let's share the reconciled life in Christ together sharing the love that He has given us. Indeed stay until the last drop is finished, then put on another pot.
ReplyDeleteLove you!
Life on life...can't beat it! Love you, Mom
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and so spot on. Wisdom beyond your years.
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