The Saviour never forces his presence upon us. He seeks the company of those whom he knows need his care, and gives them an opportunity to urge his continuance with them. If they, with longing desire, entreat him to abide with them he will enter the humblest homes, and brighten the lowliest hearts. While waiting for the evening meal, Jesus continued to open the Scriptures to his hosts, bringing forward the evidence of his divinity, and unfolding to them the plan of salvation. The simple fare was soon ready, and the three took their position at the table, Jesus taking his place at the head as was his custom. {3SP 213.1}

Frelseren tvinger sig aldrig ind på nogen af os. Han sørger at komme i selskab med dem, som han ved behøver hans omsorg, og han giver dem anledning til at bede ham om at blive hos dem. Hvis de længselsfuldt ønsker og beder ham om at blive hos dem, træder han ind i det tarveligste hjem og opmuntrer endog det ringeste hjerte. Medens man ventede på, at aftensmaden skulle blive færdig, vedblev Jesus at udlægge skrifterne for de to disciple. Han fremlagde beviser for sin guddom og udfoldede frelsens plan for dem. Den tarvelige kost blev snart færdig, og de satte sig ned ved bordet, idet Jesus efter sædvane satte sig øverst.