The table is a vehicle for spiritual influence, godly mentoring, true connection of hearts and minds. And that can happen anywhere, but it will not happen by accident. We must be prayerful and intentional about preparing for the table, then reaching out, encouraging, teaching, showing interest through our questions, teaching, loving as we enjoy meals, coffee, tea, or a snack with others every day, every year, all the time.
It starts with developing a lifegiving self-image, seeing ourselves as mentors and ministers. We are not just cooks and servers and fellow diners. Instead, we are called and commissioned to be the hands of God’s love to those He brings our way, the voice of God’s words in our messages and conversations, the touch of God’s love in initiating friendship and seizing the moments given to us each day.