Thursday, April 17 ~ Maundy Thursday

~~Matthew 26:26-28
(RSV)
Jesus took bread, and blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, “Take eat; this is my body.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it all of you; for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.”          

~~     When we come to the table, we come with reverence and humility, knowing that these symbols of the sacrifice Jesus made for us to have our sins forgiven. As we break bread together, as one body of Christ and as we raise our cups together to honor Him, there is a feeling of unity, all coming together as one, in spirit and love. Each of us so grateful we have such a wonderful remembrance of God’s love.
     The table each week leads us directly down the path to commune with God and gives us the assurance that being with Him and living for Him, He lives in each of us.
     Just as you and I are satisfied after sitting down to a meal at our own tables, there is no better feeling than coming to the Lord’s table, breaking the bread, drinking the cup and knowing you are fulfilled spiritually. All are welcome and the sense of unity is there.
     At this time, we are one in Christ and with each other.
     So, come to the table, let us break bread together, drink from the cup just as the disciples did in that Upper Room centuries ago.

Judy Otte