The Purpose of Communion

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Dear Brothers & Sisters,

1 Corinthians 11:24-25 -  Remembrance in the Strong’s Concordance says that we are to “recall” or “bring to remembrance”   

But what are we to bring to remembrance?  Should it be His suffering?  I believe that remembering what Jesus suffered for our sakes keeps us humble, but – To dwell on that continually would break my heart.  Nor would there be any peace or joy if that’s all I dwelled on. 

Philippians 4:8  Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

So, if we are to dwell (remember) on anything that is; just, pure, lovely, of good report, or anything of virtue and worthy to be praised – Then we must remember “what” Jesus accomplished for us.  For Jesus said, that He came to give us life and that more abundantly John 10:10.

Communion has Purpose and Power for the Body of Christ!

1. Remember what Jesus accomplished before the cross.  Isaiah 53:4-6

·       Jesus was Despised and Rejected by man, therefore knew our sorrows and accepted our pain.

·       Jesus was beaten by the religious leaders, so He accepted the punishment for the Godly man.

·       Jesus was beaten by the ungodly Romans, so He accepted the punishment for the ungodly man.

·       Jesus was lashed by the Romans, so we could have healing.

·       Jesus received a crown of thorns, so we could have a renewed mind in Christ.

Each time Jesus was beaten His skin was torn and He bled.  Remember the OT atonement was always an animal blood sacrifice, but the NT Jesus was the sacrificial Lamb of God, who gave His blood to complete the elimination of satan’s dominion over us forever.  Now every man, women and child has a chance to freely choose or reject Jesus as their Lord.  All of this was done before the cross.

Keep in mind, that each time He took on a punishment; it was finished by sealing His blood over it.  Each one of these benefits are available to His children.  In fact, we’re told not to forget any of His benefits Psalm 103:2

  

2. Now remember what Jesus accomplished on the cross.

·       Jesus was crucified on a cross made of wood.  And we know that cursed is anyone who is hung on a tree Galatians 3:13.  So when Jesus shed His blood on the cross, He cancelled all curses, both generational and individually.

·       When Jesus’ hands were nailed to the cross, He bled so no longer would we work for our salvation.  

·       When Jesus’ Feet were nailed to the cross, He bled for the wrong paths we’ve taken.  Now He directs our path. Proverbs 3:6

·       When Jesus was speared in his side, it’s where a woman’s womb would be, and He covered future generations with His blood and water.

The book of Luke explains it best. 

Luke 24:30-31  “And it came about that when He had reclined at the table with them, He took the bread and blessed it, and breaking it, He began giving it to them.  And their eyes were opened and they recognized Him; and He vanished from their sight.”

We’re told to remember Jesus. 

Why?  So our eyes can be opened and Jesus revealed. 

How?  By partaking communion with Him. 

The bread is to remind us, what His body suffered, so you don’t have to anymore.  We’ve been set free from being terrorized by satan.  We have the promise of the benefits that we are not to forget.  

The wine is to remind us that His blood covers, all our sin and His forgiveness – And It was finished.

So When You Take Communion…

Judge yourselves!  Ask for forgiveness of your sin and place it under the blood or we’re told that we will become weak, sick and sleep in our sin.  Finally we’re told to eat and drink often, to remember the Lord’s promises and discuss your needs with Him.

I hope the next time you take communion; you’ll have a better understanding of what He really did for you.  Place your problems on the cross and apply the blood to them. 

Once the sin is removed, then the blessings of healing, restoration and peace can come.  It truly is the only way to OVERCOME this world and the evil within (Rev 12:11)!

God Bless & Grace Grace (Zech 4:7)

Sandy - The Lord's Servant