Let’s enjoy a meal together

The Weekly Clothesline

Posted 5/30/23

Eating together as a family seems to have disappeared for many. For some, it’s because...

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Let’s enjoy a meal together

The Weekly Clothesline

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Eating together as a family seems to have disappeared for many. For some, it’s because one parent works days, the other nights, and some don’t realize its importance. But, even if the children are gone, a husband and wife should still take the time to share an evening meal. And Holy Scripture demonstrates its importance. For example, did you know there are 1,014 references to eating together throughout the Bible?

Eating and mealtimes have always been opportunities for fellowship and sharing. A particular instruction of eating was given to the Israelites on that first Passover…how they were to prepare the food…what should or shouldn’t be shared. There are numerous stories of families and friends gathering to partake of food and wine. The Old Testament, however, used food to exclude persons of a different tribe or of a particular sin. Man determined who was unworthy to share a meal.

Then came Jesus with a New Covenant. Jesus came so all people would have the opportunity to eat together, fellowship together, and grow together as one family in Christ. All people would be able to share the sacred meal of Holy Communion. Jesus told Nicodemus that Baptism was the entrance into Christian fellowship and that fellowship brings us together as one family, sharing in the greatest meal of all: Holy Communion.

Family mealtimes and our weekly presence at Jesus’ table keep us close to Him. Please take advantage of it. You are part of His family.

About the author: Previously the priest at St. Francis of Assisi in Lake Placid for 21 years, Rev. Elizabeth L. Nelson is now the Priest at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in LaBelle.

mealtimes, fellowship, Jesus

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