The Cooking Channel’s truism of “Stay Awhile”
is rather hard for people in today’s society to apply. Because of our varied
schedules individuals all over this great country (whether connected by family
or in some other way) seem to be pulling apart from each other in our time of
need (in whatever form that occurs).
In Acts 2:42 (ERV), the new believers “ate…
and prayed together.” I can
relate to that. From 1982 to 1986, I attended Bob Jones University a
college student. It was a rather strict Christian liberal arts college in
Greenville, SC.
One of my consistent memories was evening
(and Sunday afternoon) family-style meals in the Dixon-McKenzie Dinning Common
on campus. BJU required guys to attend these meals in suit and tie (no matter
the outside temperature, or how late one was running for dinner time).*
Meals started with someone offering prayer
for the food (from the balcony). About every month (I think) the
cafeteria-style tables would rotate in another group of college students (maybe
ten to fifteen) for to share a meal and good communication with. As waitresses
(and waiters) brought to your table the food being passed around, it almost
seem like relatives were visiting each over from all over the world.
One of my favorite comments made by a female
at my table when I asked for to pass the sugar; came with a smile and the
question, “granulated or stimulated?” The second option would have got us both
in trouble.
God desires us to reach out, and spend time
with those in need. It doesn’t matter what their plight might be (James 1:27).
Think about this. Someday the helping hands you reach out to others may need to
be reached out to you.
Just as the Children of Israel were provided as
much Manna (angel food) as they wanted by God while wondering in the desert
(Psalms 78:24-25); our Heavenly Father will provide your needs too (Psalms
37:25). He is the spiritual bread that will satisfy every longing you have in
life (John 6:35).
Human beings are not disposable items (Psalms
14:4). Treating all human beings right is of significance to the Almighty. In
closing, God realizes that both your etiquette at a meal as well as the kind of
person you share your food with says a great deal about your character
(Proverbs 23:1-3, 6-8). Will you let me know what do you think on this post
topic?
*This dinning common is one of the largest in
the United States (under one roof). In a year’s time span over one million
meals are prepared. Around Mid-August of 2013, a six million dollar renovation
was completed to bring it to current day standards.
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| This was in 1976. It all looked about the same when I arrived in 1982. |
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| Dining common today for a new age. |
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