Breakfast Conversations

John 21:1-19

As much as possible my wife and I share a table at every meal. In fact, when our son lived with us we did everything we could to eat with one another. I have to admit that growing up most of my meals were on the go, or in my bedroom, or in front of the TV. My wife, however, had figured out how to ensure her and her son ate together, and When I joined their family I had to re-learn this habit.

In hindsight, it wasn't really that difficult. Dinner was cooked, the table was set, and she told everyone dinner was ready. At that point we sat on the table and ate. To this date, even with our son living on his own, my wife and I share a table at mealtime. More than that, though, we share conversation, and to an extent, we share one another.

As we sit we talk about the events of our day, our thoughts about what's happening in the news of the world, politics and religion, how we don't like the portrayal of certain ideas in TV commercials, and almost anything else. We share secrets (not secrets of others, secrets between each other), we laugh, cry, and get mad (not at each other, at situations from our day). Our relationship grows closer with each mealtime conversation.

This, I suspect, is what happens between Jesus and Simon on this third and final time Jesus appears to the disciples after his resurrection in the book of John. We are shown that this time, and almost immediately, the disciples recognize Jesus. The disciples are then invited to sit, eat breakfast, and share in one another's company.

I think all Jesus really wants is for us to share our lives with one another, and with God. So, when you get a chance make some toast, pour a cup of coffee, and sit with God to talk about your day - God's already at the table.