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The Round Table & the Lord's Table

We watched the show ‘The Traitors’ for the first time in January and we were instantly hooked. The contestants have to do their best to prove to each other that they are ‘faithfuls’ when at least one or two of them are operating as undercover traitors. The drama is epic and tensions run high, as they gradually discover which of them have been lying and cheating their way through the show. There are some shocking moments - especially at the round table each evening where they discuss and vote for who they believe to be a traitor. The round table is a highly stressful table to be seated at. It’s one where you find out that people you trusted are not who you thought they were. Lies, deceit, and drama are always on the menu at the traitor's round table. Accusations fly and emotions run high. Fakery masquerades as truth and shock revelations of traitors lead to pain and confusion. Not a pleasant table to be seated at! You’d have to be careful not to choke on a profiterole amongst that level of drama!

Our biblical table for today is often referred to as ‘The Lord’s Table’, where Christians regularly meet to remember Jesus' sacrificial death and the freedom it brings us. We share bread, wine, prayer, thanksgiving, and reflection. This practice began while Jesus was on earth, and believers around the world regularly continue to meet to celebrate this important sacrament.

At the table of the Lord's supper, we gather as equals, as sinners saved by grace who are thankful for their saviour. We all share the same need for love, grace, and forgiveness of our sins.

Sadly though, even in the closest proximity to Jesus, around this special table, there can be traitors in our midst. This is a sobering thought. Judas was a disciple, he was in Jesus’ inner circle and yet was also a traitor. Proximity to Jesus, even being amongst his closest friendship group, does not mean we are necessarily becoming more like him. Let's use this as a call to examine our hearts - are we truly a 'faithful' to Jesus and those around us?

If you have been betrayed, or if you have betrayed others, let’s kneel at the Lord’s table today, where we can receive the bread, wine, and forgiveness that freely flows to repentant ‘faithfuls’ and traitors alike.

Reflection

Have you experienced betrayal? Pour this out to God who truly understands - he fully identifies with the pain surrounding your situation.

Have you betrayed others? Pour this out to God, repent, and receive forgiveness.