When Jesus and his disciples got together for what is commonly referred to as the last supper, they enjoyed an atmosphere that was loving and intimate. The custom of that time, when sharing a special meal together, was to recline at the table. Rather than sitting upright in chairs, they lounged on couches or cushions around a central table. Scripture says that John, the disciple whom Jesus loved, was reclining next to him, and when he wanted to ask Jesus a question, he leaned back against him (John 13:23-25). What a warm and inviting scene this is!

In the first chapter of the book of Revelation we see John encountering the risen Jesus, but this time the interaction is radically different. John writes, “When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead”. In one instance John is reclining next to Jesus and even leaning against him as they talk, but in the other, he is so terrified that he collapses at Jesus’ feet like a dead man. Why are these interactions between John and Jesus so different? Understanding this will have a powerful affect our own relationship with the Lord.

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