In their ignorance, the disciples on the road to Emmaus besought Jesus to do something which we should all be seeking to do in all knowledge. As they came toward their home, the Lord made as though He was going to continue on, leaving them there. But they constrained Him, it says, and sought for Him to abide with them.
But no one can stay together, even for a short time, without at some point eating together. And eating together consistently is the surest sign of living together.
Now the Scriptures say that we are to abide with Christ. This means that we are to be His companions. The word companion comes from two Latin antecedents, the first being com, meaning together, and the second being panis, bread. Companion refers to the act of taking bread together.
The two disciples traveled with Jesus along the road, but there was a wonderful moment when they sought to become His companions. The whole story has been revealed to us, and so how much more should we seek to be Christ’s companions. It is not impudence – although it would be without His invitation. It is actually impudence to refuse the invitation, to decline the gracious command.
In these perilous times, we do not need any Christians seeking to advance the work of the faith without doing so as Christ’s constant companions. As you take the bread and wine together, you are companions to one another. But never forget the fundamental issue here – you are companions of Christ.