Pastor Luis' Blog

This is a great exert from Max Lucado’s Town hall part 4 of 4. Max answers question from the audience. The questions revolve around his book “Fearless”. Please check it out.

I’ll begin reading “Fearless” this week. How about joining me?

Pastor Luis

As many of you know, I think food is one of the greatest gifts that God has given us. Besides loving to eat, I believe a meal tastes better when shared with friends and family. The enjoyment you feel as you sit around the table, share stories, laugh and partake in God’s daily bread is unlike any activity that we participate in.

I’m on one of my favorite Islands in the world, Puerto Rico, “La Isla del Encanto”,  with my good friends Rev. David and Gigi Ramos and I’ve enjoyed some excellent food here. Among the great dishes Puerto Rico offers is “Mofongo”, a garlic-flavored plantain dish served with pork, chicken or sea food, with a delectable sauce. I  have this all the time in the States but it just taste better on the Island with friends.

Food plays a prominent role in scriptures,  references include, Jews celebrating liberation from Egypt with the Passover meal, the Lord’s Supper or Holy Communion and the Apostle John chronicling the voice of Jesus as he says:

“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.” -Rev. 3:20

The “new birth” is likened to partaking a meal with Jesus. Something happens when we have a meal with others. Intimacy grows among those gathered at the table. Life is shared,  and love and friendship have fertile ground to grow.  I would be the first to admit that I don’t always think of fellowship when I’m hungry, my mind gets focused on gulping down my food and satiating my need. Why do we have to wait for vacations and special occasions to sit down together? With a bit thought and minimal planning we can share the best of God’s provision with others. Here are some things we can do:

• Make it a point to have lunch with someone at least twice a week.
• Buy lunch for someone in need and sit with them.
• Bring back family dinner around the table (not around the television).
• At least once a month have dinner with a close friends, people you enjoy spending time with.

I suspect God has many things to reveal to us around the table.

My Mofongo de Pollo, Isla Verde Restaurant, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

Pastor Luis

Moca, Puerto Rico

I’ll begin blogging again while in Puerto Rico. I’m taking a few days of vacation with some good friends. I’m looking forward to telling my experiences. Of course I’ll be twittering too.

Please pray that I get some time to rest and revive!
Blessings,

-Pastor Luis