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Talking Tables Bible in a Year: 1 Chronicles 22–24 John 8:28–59 Every day they continued meet together in the temple courts. Acts 2:46 Acts 2:42–47 Loneliness is one of the greatest threats to our sense of well-being, affecting our health through our behaviors on social media, food consumption, and the like. One study suggests that nearly -thirds of all people—regardless of age or gender—feel lonely at least some of the time. One British supermarket has created “talking tables” in their store cafés as a way to foster connection between people. Those looking for human interaction simply seat themselves at a table designated for that purpose, joining others or indicating a desire to be joined. Conversation ensues, providing a sense of connection and community. The people of the early church were committed to shared connection too. Without each other, they would likely have felt very alone in the practice of their faith, which was still new to the world. Not only did they “[devote] themselves to the apostles’ teaching” to learn what following Jesus meant, they also “[met] together in the temple courts” and “broke bread in their homes” for mutual encouragement and fellowship (Acts 2:42, 46). We need human connection; God designed us that way! Painful seasons of loneliness point to that need. Like the people of the early church, it’s important for us to engage in the human companionship our well-being requires and to offer it to those around us who also need it. Reflect & Pray How can you intentionally connect with someone today? How might you be overlooking opportunities for friendship? Help us, God, to seek connection for our sake and that of others! 
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Our world can be a scary place these days, and I don't mean because of the fear the virus has created. Talking to strangers can open a door to a stalker or worse. Communications on social networks is good, but only to an certain extent. On some, like here in the blogs, it can cause caustic comments and attacks and be more detrimental than just being alone. Email is only as good as the people reading and responding. Texting and phone calls help too, but nothing takes the place of face to face time with others. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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