COME ON, YOU’RE INVITED; LET’S EAT!

The Last Supper with Twelve Tribesby Hyatt Moore

I understand that not many families are enjoying eating meals together. We’re missing out on some vital family dynamics. Problem solving, conflict resolution, making amends, learning about the art of conversing and coping- yes, these skills can be acquired at the kitchen table. I admit often it’s easier being busy, rather than facing our generational giants. But this requires our presence and participation in the name of sharing a meal!

Things are swiftly changing with this fast food age of eating on the run. We miss out on important family matters when we aren’t sharing, conversing and connecting with each other at a sacred mealtime. We’ll imagine having a spiritual mealtime, where you can be reacquainted with God? An actual time or moment to converse (pray) with God!

How can this be you wonder? Actually experiencing time where we can abandon our many life’s concerns and partake in a soul liberating feast? Oh I contend it can happen when we carve out our time with God to pray, meditate, worship. This meal will allow us to seek spiritual direction and garner tremendous results. Our spirits will concur, “ Ok, I got it!” and we’ll know we’re in God’s care. You’ll then understand fully what it means to feast on God’s word. You arrive often and discover that your personal issues won’t block your opportunity to dine.

Go ahead, exhale and release the cares of this world. We are all invited to the table, read your Bibles and Holy Scripture –the feast is going on and the table is spread! Wholesome spiritual food awaits you and me. Feeling hungry in your soul? Nourishment waits you. There’s a place at the table and company of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost will entreat you. Living water flows freely! No need to feel or be malnourished anymore my friends!

There you and your families will feast in the presence of the LORD your God,

and you will rejoice in all you have accomplished because the LORD your God has blessed you.
Deu 12:7



Hyatt Moore - The Last Supper with Twelve Tribes

Master Painter, Hyatt Moore did an outstanding job of capturing Christ’s humanity and divinity in his creative and timely interpretation of The Last Supper. It’s evident from this artist interpretation that all are welcome, not a soul is excluded. Enjoy Hyatt’s video in which he eloquently expresses the love that Christ has for all of us. Cultural Diversity is present! Imagine the disciples are a reflection of who we are and to whom we belong. There’s room at the table. Thank you Lord. This calls for a celebration hymn. Sing along with Richard Smallwood & Vision. Grab your seat and as folks say, “take a load off your feet and sit on down!”

Richard Smallwood & Vision - Feast of the Lord/At The Table



Lyrics of Richard Smallwood’s Feast of the Lord/At The Table

Come on in where the table is spread
and the feast of the Lord is going on

Come on in where the table is spread
and the feast of the Lord is going on

Come on in where the table is spread
and the feast of the Lord is going on

Come on in where the table is spread
and the feast of the Lord is going on

Joy is here where the table is spread
and the feast of the Lord is going on

Joy is here where the table is spread
and the feast of the Lord is going on

(Seekin' healing for your body) It's over here
(Seekin' healing for your soul) Over here
(Seekin' for your souls' salvation) It's over here
(If you want the Lord to make you whole!) Over here

Love is here where the table is spread
and the feast of the Lord is going on

Love is here where the table is spread
and the feast of the Lord is going on

(If you need more strength and more power) It's over here
(relief from your burden and your pain) Over here
(Seekin' for some joy in your sorrow) It's over here
(feast and you will never be the same) Over here



Peace is here where the table is spread
and the feast of the Lord is going on

Peace is here where the table is spread
and the feast of the Lord is going on

It's here right now
want you need is waiting at table!

It's here right now
want you need

At the table, At the table, At the table
At the table, it's here!

At the table, At the table, At the table
At the table, it's here!
http://www.allthelyrics.com/lyrics/richard_smallwood/at_the_table-lyrics-964879.html

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Linda Mose Meadows, Author & Inspirational Columnist:

The Blessedness of Believing

A Devotional Journey of Life’s Lessons and God’s Promises

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THE POWER OF LOVE

Ricky at Towne Point Park

THE POWER OF LOVE…

Posted by Richard D. Meadows, Jr

Posted on February 4, 2009 at 7:30am —

on iseecolor.com

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

John 15:13

I was deep in conversation with a brother yesterday and we were talking about reconciliation. One of the most profound events that arose from the slaying of my son was not only would I choose to forgive this “brother” but totally see him in a different light. I take a lesson from Ernest Gaines book A Lesson Before Dying where I would transform this brother in my mind. I see his humanity and that he was created by God.

Desomond Tutu speaks of Ubuntu whereby I am because you are. Even with all life’s disappointments and flaws you still are therefore I am. My son had no trouble understanding that in his role as peacemaker. My first thought was he died doing what he knew to do, “No greater love has a man than this, that he would give his life for a friend.”

John 15:18 That was it, it clicked like the proverbial light bulb, Courtney was giving his life for a friend. His friend Nate, who I have not heard from nor seen since that day, was with him and Nate who Court has known from about the age of six was one of his friends. Courtney became friends with Nate after I had him clean Nate’s home after a egging.

Thinking about this made me write a letter to Jamar.

Dear Brother Jamar:

I have been thinking for a long time about you and how you are doing. I have prayed for you on many occasions. I have never met you or anyone from your family, and I know quite a few people in Buffalo, but I can’t say that I know you or your familiy. I don’t know if anyone took the time to tell you about my son Courtney, but I will give you a brief description. He loved people especially the underdog and was extremely loyal to his friends. He was very big but you may not have known he was harmless. I don’t know exactly what went down on that day, but I figured something made you nervous or scared that someone might harm you so you did what you knew to do. On that day I lost a son and your family lost you. I imagine you would do anything to have that moment back again.

I want you to know that I forgive you; I have reconciled your actions and I don’t hold this against you. I have no malice or hatred toward you only forgiveness. You will learn that one of life’s most powerful weapons is the ability to forgive. I wonder who you are and what your hopes and dreams are, I wonder about your family and how your little girl is doing. I don’t believe life is over for you and pray that one day you will find peace to avoid the fear that keeps black men from living. Be strong and may God be with you.Richard D. Meadows, Jr.

This letter now become an open letter, which I did not mail, but my hope is that someone will truly understand that I have reconcilled our brother Jamar, who may be free someday to live again, for his daughter’s sake.This is an invitation to join my group Griefitti on my page. Peace and love.

Shared with consent of my beloved husband.

Linda Mose Meadows, Author
The Blessedness of Believing
A Devotional Journey of Life's Lessons and God's Promises
http://blessednessofbelieving.blogspot.com/