Dinner Date | Revelation 3:20
Welcome to Real Life ! Are you hungry? “Dinner with friends is cheaper than therapy!” –Anonymous It wasn’t just good people who came to hear Jesus teach. Liars, cheaters, and prostitutes also drew near to hear his words of truth, hope, and forgiveness. The religious leaders muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them .” [1] Did you catch that? Not only did Jesus welcome sinners into his presence as he taught and proclaimed the kingdom of God, he ate with them. That means he sat down, shared a meal, and spent time talking with people who were unchurched, unholy, and unredeemed. Why did he do that? “You cannot know God if you do not experience being known by him.” [2] Not only did Jesus want people to know who he is and why he came, he wanted them to experience being known by God. I see you. I know who you are. I care about you. One of my favorite things is to meet a friend for dinner. We don’t rush. We relax and take our time eating and enjoying each other’s com...