Dinner with Jesus

Some time ago, in our Wednesday evening small groups, We reflected on this passage where Jesus invites himself to Zacchaeus’s house for dinner. One of our discussion questions asked, What if Jesus invited himself to your house for dinner tonight? What would be your feelings? Your reservations? Your response?

We had a great conversation! Some of us said we would want to have our house perfectly clean – everything just right! Some of us said we would want to invite friends and neighbors. We talked about having a long leisurely conversation. Some of us said we would want to ask him, perhaps begging him, for help – to heal what is broken in us… to ask for forgiveness, mercy, and mercy for our nation in the world.

In reflecting on this passage, I also have to wonder what effect would he have on me in that type of setting. I wonder how my heart might open in new ways. The deeper gratitude I might feel. Even without ever meeting him in person like this, I think about the effect he’s already had on my life… And maybe you can think about the effect he’s had on yours. There’s always room to grow, isn’t there?

Today I leave you with the question we were asked: If Jesus invited himself to your house for dinner tonight, what would be your feelings? Your reservations? Your response? 

Let us pray: We remember, Lord Jesus, that you said, “Behold I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.” (Revelation 3:20). Today, we open that door. Enter again into our homes, into our families, and into our lives. We lay all that we have before you now. Amen.