We are a table religion - hungry?

Today’s text is from Matthew 26:26-31

Gathering around the table with others is one of those absolutely crucial parts of human life! Especially now in the time of pandemic and social distance, I know I am missing gathering with my family and friends around the table - while at the same time, meal time with my wife and kids has become very important.
The time we spend around the table is an excellent analogy for the Christian life. We gather, serve one another, try to have good manners, even though we fail. We laugh and talk and argue and forgive, we share fellowship - that churchy word that means being in relationship with one another and sharing life and love with one another. At the heart of the Christian life is the last supper, a meal that we also share in spread across time and space. Jesus gives himself for us, and in our participating, becomes a part of our very being and welcomes us into the family meal at God’s own table - now, and forever.

Right along with that - before the meal begin, Jesus models how we are to serve one another, washing the disciples feet, as humble of a moment as there can be. We too are to humble ourselves in kind service for others - and enter into fellowship with all of God’s children, not just the one’s who are easy to love or easy to be in relationship with.
I imagine the feast in heaven will be loud, raucous even. The food will be amazing. The company excellent, and until then - today we remember what Jesus has done for us - and how we can do that same fellowship and welcome and service to others - Christ’s peace! CR