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The Power of the Table

Have you ever noticed how the best conversations rarely happen in a hurry? They happen when we sit, slow down, and share a table.

Welcome to this Table Talk journey! Over the next few weeks, we’ll discover how God can meet us in the everyday places of life—especially at the table. The table is never just about food; it’s about connection, honesty, and even transformation.

In Luke 24, two disciples were walking to Emmaus, weighed down with confusion after Jesus’ death. They didn’t recognise him until he broke bread at the table. In that moment, their eyes were opened. What a reminder that God often reveals himself in the ordinary rhythms of life.

The table is a place of revelation. When we pause and share life with others, God often gives clarity we couldn’t find on our own. Think of a time when a heartfelt conversation brought comfort or insight you didn’t expect—that’s the kind of space the table can create.

The table is also about belonging. Jesus was known for eating with people who didn’t fit the mould—tax collectors, sinners, and the overlooked. Sharing a meal with someone in his day was a sign of acceptance. In our divided world, tables can become places where barriers are lowered and people feel seen.

And the table is where honest conversations happen. At the Last Supper, Jesus spoke about betrayal, suffering, and the cross. It wasn’t comfortable, but it was necessary. Some conversations can’t happen on platforms or through quick messages; they need the intimacy of sitting face-to-face.

Finally, every table points us forward to the Kingdom of God. Isaiah 25 describes a great feast the Lord will prepare—a banquet for all peoples. Each time we invite others in, listen well, and share life, we’re getting a glimpse of heaven’s table.

So, as we begin this campaign, think about the tables in your life. They’re not just for eating—they’re places God can use to heal, reveal, and transform.

This week, share a meal or coffee with someone and ask one question that goes deeper than the usual small talk.