"Jesus said to them, 'Come and have breakfast.'"
John 21:12
I realized how important breaking bread with friends truly is as we came to Texas yesterday. Jon Lys picked us up from the airport, drove us to my great aunt's house, and took us to Whataburger on the way. Sure, we talked in the car, but there's just nothing that compares to sharing a (delicious) meal with a friend. One day, I might not remember what we ate together, or even that Jon picked us up from the airport, but I'll definitely remember that he was kind enough to spend time eating with us.
On our way down to the New Braunfels, we stopped to see our good ol' professor, RJ. He took us to a wonderful yogurt place, and we caught up on all the random parts of our lives. Enjoying food was, once again, a great unifying experience, and we had a great time together. I'm not saying that the trip to the bookstore wasn't great, but sharing food in Christian community was important yet again.
Finally, we had dinner with a bunch of our San Antonio area friends. Despite getting together for weddings several times since college graduations, I always enjoy group dinners the most. Sure, we could get together and play a game, watch a movie, or just hang out, but there is nothing like sharing a meal with great friends. Talking, laughing, and eating together is something that I wouldn't miss for the world.
Jesus and his disciples spent a lot of time eating together. The most significant was, of course, the Last Supper, but every meal they share is important. I hope I can remember that as I continue to share meals with great friends.
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