Become More Than

In Luke 14:10-11 (MSG) Jesus taught how to act as a dinner guest in someone's house. When you're invited to dinner, go and sit at the last place. Then when the host comes he may very well say, "Friend, come up to the front." That will give the dinner guests something to talk  about! What I'm saying is, if you walk around with  your nose in the air, you're going to end up flat on your face. But if you're content to be simply yourself, you will become more than yourself.

When we have dinner guests, especially first timers, there are some things we point out soon after they arrive. These include:

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• Where we put hats, coats, and purses (or man bags)
• Where the bathroom is located
• Where we would like them to sit at the table

We also try to be good hosts by inquiring about their choice of beverage. We ask about their preferences if there are other options at the upcoming meal. Common courtesies were obviously important to Jesus. I believe his mother taught him well about etiquette.

Like Jesus we don't want any of out invitees ending up flat on their faces. Guests should be comfortable in our home, so they can simply be themselves. So if you're fortunate enough to get a dinner invitation to sample my wife's amazing cooking, just be yourself. Maybe you'll become more than yourself. You might even be invited back for seconds.