Who would you like to have dinner with? It can be anyone, living or dead.

That is a good first date question because it’s a good way to learn something about a stranger’s values and interests. It’s not just who they would like to meet, but who they’d like to spend the dedicated and focused time of sharing a meal with. Would it be Abraham Lincoln? Mother Teresa? Your dad?

It’s really nice to have someone’s undivided attention. Especially if it’s someone you admire, respect, or want to learn from or get to know.

I’m an introvert so don’t entertain often. But I understand the value of sharing meals with interesting and influential people. There’s something special about sitting down at a table together for a length of time, doing something enjoyable and somewhat celebratory like eating. Besides eating, there’s nothing to do but talk.

“See! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.” (Revelation‬ ‭3‬:‭20‬, ‭CSB)‬‬

What a tremendous offer from God! He’s inviting Himself to my house to sit down at my table and share a pizza with me. Just a chat with God. Please come on in!

Dear God,

Thank you for this beautiful promise to come spend time with me in this casual and comforting way. I would love to have you over for a meal. For every meal. I have a lot of questions for you. And I’m sure you have some things to say to me as well.