“Take, this is my body.” ~Jesus

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Bread, Communion, Jesus, Jesus Sayings, Mark 14

Jesus sacrificed his body for me. Jesus has set up a sacred ritual for me to remember that precious act. What better symbol than the breaking of bread?

He told us before it happened that it would. Jesus created a beautiful sacrament so can continue to participate and remember.

What a wonderful God we serve. May I never forget what Jesus has done for me.

In the course of their meal, having taken and blessed the bread, he broke it and gave it to them. Then he said,

“Take, this is my body.”

Source: Mark 14:22

Celebrating Maundy Thursday

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Communion, Jesus, Matthew 26, Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday

It is Holy Thursday. Spending time today reflecting on that day and evening before the Crucifixion of our Master Jesus, the Messiah.

It is all good news. Our Father has a great goal for us. Jesus knew it and carried it out so that we can be in a right relationship with God.

During the meal, Jesus took and blessed the bread, broke it, and gave it to his disciples: 

Take, eat. This is my body.

Taking the cup and thanking God, he gave it to them: 

Drink this, all of you. This is my blood, God’s new covenant poured out for many people for the forgiveness of sins.

“I’ll not be drinking wine from this cup again until that new day when I’ll drink with you in the kingdom of my Father.”

They sang a hymn and went directly to Mount Olives.

Source: Matthew 26:26-30

Maundy Thursday (also known as Holy Thursday, Covenant Thursday, Great and Holy Thursday, Sheer Thursday and Thursday of Mysteries) is the Christian feast, or holy day, falling on the Thursday before Easter. It commemorates the Maundy and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles as described in the Canonical gospels. It is the fifth day of Holy Week, and is preceded by Holy Wednesday and followed by Good Friday

via Maundy Thursday – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Can we experience communion with Jesus?

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1 John 1, Communion, Jesus, Joy, Messiah, Union

John was one motivated man of God. He saw first hand the unique relationship Jesus had with God. They were perfectly in synch. Never ever out of touch at all. Jesus always hit the mark, doing what He saw His Father doing, saying what He heard His Father saying. Union and communion of the highest order.

The promise is that we can enjoy the same relationship with God as well. Jesus has made it all possible. We can enjoy that same communion too. This is God’s goal for us. Unity with Him and those who love Him. The fruit of communion with Jesus is joy. Wow!

We saw it, we heard it, and now we’re telling you so you can experience it along with us, this experience of communion with the Father and his Son, Jesus the Messiah. Our motive for writing is simply this: We want you to enjoy this, too. Your joy will double our joy! 1 John 1:3-4