The Kingdom at the Table

When I come out here and share a meal in the park, it slows me down in a way that’s hard to explain. It makes me think about how Jesus moved through the world, going about His business.

As I read the Gospels, it feels like so much of His time was spent simply being with people. Gathering with the apostles. Sitting with those who followed Him, breaking bread and sharing stories. It was about presence.

That’s the sense I get when we sit together like this.

It’s just people sharing a meal and space together. And in those moments, I’m reminded that this might be closer to what the Kingdom of God was always meant to look like, not something loud or impressive, but something relational, rooted in presence and care.

Scripture captures it simply:

“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.”
— Acts 2:42

That verse doesn’t describe a program or a strategy. It describes a rhythm of life built around relationship.

These meals remind me that ministry isn’t always about progress we can measure or outcomes we can point to. Sometimes the most meaningful work happens when we slow down enough to be fully present with one another.

Out here, around a table in the park, I’m reminded that the Kingdom of God often shows up in quieter ways than we expect.