Devotion:
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Read John 20:19-26.
The room in which the disciples were hiding out on Easter evening was probably the same room where they had shared a last meal with Jesus before he was crucified. I can only imagine the thoughts and images running through their minds on that day. They could still see Jesus breaking the bread and sending both it and the cup around the table, saying this was his body and blood. They could also still see his actual body being ripped apart and his blood streaming down the cross. Then, according to this Gospel, that morning, Peter and another disciple (probably John) had gone out to the tomb to see for themselves that it was empty. Then Mary Magdalene had come running in to tell them she had seen and talked with Jesus.
So, when Jesus appeared to them, they were most likely in that room, maybe even at that same table where this all started. I am reminded in this scene that Jesus continues to invite us to return to his table. He regularly invites us to receive his meal of grace as often as possible. But he doesn’t just invite us; he invites everyone. All are invited to the table of our Lord. And he has given us the mission of sharing that good news with as many people as we can.
Personal Worship Option:
Offer this prayer or one in your own words: Lord Jesus, I thank you for the invitation to dine at your table and receive your meal of grace. Knowing it is your desire, help me share your invitation with anyone and everyone I can. In your name, Amen.
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