The LORD’s supper is something we can come to take for granted if we do it often, or come to not think of it at all if we never take it. When I attended a church where it was given weekly, it became almost just a routine or ritual. When I have attended other churches that take the LORD’s supper rarely, I come to really just not focus on it at all. Somewhere in between is a good place to be. It helps us remember that Christ sacrificed His body and shed His blood for our sins, so that we could be forgiven. It is good to remember and take time to truly reflect on that sacrifice. Don’t take it without really thinking about what it means. Don’t forget to take it from time to time with others who follow Yeshua.
The Lord’s Supper Instituted
26While they were eating, Jesus took some bread, and after a blessing, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.” 27And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; 28for this is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for forgiveness of sins. 29“But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom.”
30After singing a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
31Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away because of Me this night, for it is written, ‘I WILL STRIKE DOWN THE SHEPHERD, AND THE SHEEP OF THE FLOCK SHALL BE SCATTERED.’ 32“But after I have been raised, I will go ahead of you to Galilee.” 33But Peter said to Him, “Even though all may fall away because of You, I will never fall away.” 34Jesus said to him, “Truly I say to you that this very night, before a rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” 35Peter said to Him, “Even if I have to die with You, I will not deny You.” All the disciples said the same thing too.
I think we can also recognize that they sang a hymn together. That is a good thing to do with fellow believers. We don’t often think of Yeshua as singing, but He and His disciples surely did.
I invite you to pray with me:
Father, please help me to have the right attitude about taking the LORD’s supper in remembrance of Yeshua and His sacrifice for me. Help me not to overlook the significance and help me not to ignore this symbolic way of remembering what You have done for me. Thank You for making a way for me to be forgiven and reconciled to You. Amen.
Shalom
Devotion by John in service to Christ
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