Matthew Laker

What if you already had a rhythm in your life which could help you share the gospel?

Meals create natural opportunities to share our life stories, and are a big part of our lives. In North America, most of us eat almost 21 meals a week. What if meals became avenues that help us share the gospel?

As I was looking for resources to help people share the gospel, I came across Tim Chester’s book, “A Meal with Jesus” . He speaks to the rhythm of Jesus eating with others in the gospel of Luke. In the book he talks about the purpose of why Jesus came to earth, and then shares one his practical method.

‘The Son of Man came eating and drinking.’ (Luke 7:34)

How did Jesus come? He came eating and drinking. He came in the flesh.
In Luke 5, a meal is taking place and the Pharisees are mad that Jesus would eat with sinners.  However, Jesus uses this opportunity to share about the grace of God, and to remind the Pharisees that they are just as lost as the ones they call sinners.  Jesus then calls all to repent and follow him.
Tim Chester says, “Meals create natural opportunities to share the message of peace, in a context that resonates powerfully with what we’re saying.”  Eating becomes a way to bless others.
So what if you …

1. Re-established regular eating patterns in your life.

2. Make time once a week or month to eat with those who believe and with those who do not.

Remember “Keep it Simple”.

3.  Consider a Jesus Meal.  Pastor Brent Russet has put together a small brochure around this idea. Click here to read further tips.

Meals create natural opportunities to share the message of peace, in a context that resonates powerfully with what we’re saying.  Eating becomes a way to bless others.
What has been your experience with meals and evangelism?