“One Extra Chair at the Table”😍😍😍
I was setting the table for lunch—nothing fancy, just hummus, warm pita, olives, and my famous “I hope this turns out okay” chicken. Then I paused and said out loud, half joking:“Jesus… if You want, come join me.” I laughed at myself.“Yeah right… imagine that.” I turned around—and in my imagination (or maybe something deeper), there He was… sitting calmly like He had always been invited. I panicked. “Wait—no! Not today. I didn’t clean properly. Also… this chicken? It’s… experimental.” He smiled. I rushed to fix everything: - I wiped the already clean table again. - I hid the slightly burnt pita under a napkin. - I even tried to act like I always cook perfectly. Then He gently said,“Can we just eat?” So we sat. I kept talking nonstop, explaining my food like a cooking show:“This hummus—very authentic, olive oil imported, lemon fresh—” He took a bite and said,“It tastes like love.” I stopped. Then I said,“Okay… but usually when I pray, I ask You for things. Today feels different. I don’t even know what to say.” He looked at me kindly,“You invited Me. That’s already everything.” So we ate… in peace. At one point I said,“Do You ever feel tired? People always asking, needing, wanting…” He smiled again,“I feel joy when I’m wanted… not just needed.” Silence filled the room—but it wasn’t empty.It was full. Before leaving, I said,“Same time tomorrow?” And in my heart, I felt the answer:“I was hoping you’d ask.” Now every day, I set one extra chair. Not because He needs food…But because I finally understood—He wants presence, not just requests. Verse:“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with them, and they with Me.”— Revelation 3:20 Prayer:Jesus,I’m used to asking, asking, asking…But today, I just want to sit with You. Teach me to invite You into my ordinary moments—My meals, my thoughts, my messy kitchen, my real life. Let my heart be a place where You feel welcome,Not just needed in emergencies.