Potluck
Do you enjoy potluck meals? If you grew up in a large extended family like I did, you understand potluck. Aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends from everywhere bring food. Lots of food. Stick to your ribs food.
Attend church potlucks, and you get a little taste of heaven on earth. Dishes that weigh down tables, plus fellowship with other believers, fill both body and soul.
Friends, co-workers, and neighbors also create great potlucks. Food and fun abound.
Potlucks may be inside, outside, or on a hillside. We once invited neighbors to a potluck picnic on top of the hill behind our house. A farm wagon served as our table. Everyone enjoyed the scenery as well as multiple plates of country cooking.
Potluck refers to a shared meal with dishes brought by those who attend.
You bring whatever dish you desire. Although unplanned, the meal usually includes plenty of everything. No one stresses, because the meal is casual and everyone helps.
Potluck (sometimes written as pot luck) means to take a chance on an uncertain outcome.
Of course, if you attend a potluck meal, you take your chances on what you get to eat. However, this also refers to other unknowns, including:
- Shopping
- Travel
- Work
- Any situation with little information but high hopes
You have one certain outcome available to you.
If you trust Jesus as Savior and Lord, you never have to guess. You never have to face unknowns alone. Plus, God has planned a banquet for you and other believers in heaven.
“Blessed is the one who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God.” (Luke 14:15 NIV).
Thanks to Brad Leverett for the suggestion. Photo courtesy of Pexels.
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8 thoughts on “Potluck”
“Dinner on the grounds”, “Get-togethers” in the fellowship hall, and yes, a few family meals shared for birthdays, etc., I’ve lived my life enjoying the festive times and fellowship that comes with potluck meals Ms. Diana. Of course, we connoisseurs of potluck all have are favorites, and depending on who’s attending, my requests change. LOL For some, their entrees, others it’s their exquisite side dishes, and others, their mouthwatering desserts. I like it all!
Just thinking about it makes me hungry, J.D. Blessings on you and Ms. Diane.
Potlucks are a staple at our church and enjoyed by all . The same is true for our family. There’s something extra special about the fellowshipm and the food is awesome! Enjoyed your message today, Diana!
Thank you, Katherine. Like you, I enjoy both the food and fellowship. I may need some of your Honor God with My Body reminders before I go through those food lines!
Potlucks were always a time of community and fellowship. And it was extra special when you left with a new recipe 🙂
Some of my favorite recipes come from potlucks, Joanne. Great cooks and great friends make for satisfying events.
Single and in our early 20s, my roommate and I would calendar the local churches that had community potluck dinners, and we enjoyed dropping in often for the eats and greets. Of course, we took part in providing some of the bounty, usually dinner rolls, chips, or dessert. Many times, there would be a guest speaker, a missionary, or a fund-raising program included. There was always wonderful food and friendship. Good times!
I’m sure many others recall similar experiences, Craig. Great memories that last a lifetime.