A meditation on Holy Communion

There is nothing more beautiful, nothing more serious, than the mystery of communion. When we take communion it is important that we first prepare our selves for it. What sits before us now in the form of a bit of bread and juice represents not only the body and blood of Jesus. They also signify the obedience, humility and love of Christ. The elements of communion stand for our reconciliation to God, the forgiveness of all our sins, and the movement from the old covenant to the new.

In Luke 22:15 Jesus tells his disciples this.
“I have looked forward to this hour with deep longing, anxious to eat this Passover meal before my suffering begins.”

Jesus looked forward to that meal with deep longing. He had a strong desire for this moment in time. Well before that night, well before he was born in to this world. I would venture to say that when Adam and Eve sinned in the garden and we were separated from God then this deep longing began in him.

As the Son of God and part of the trinity he wanted a restored relationship with humanity. The cost would be his death on the cross. He was anxious be cause he knew what he would have to be done, but his love for mankind and the desire to do the will of the father was even greater.

God dose not want to see the death of a sinner. What he dose want to see is that sinner turn and repent from his sins and be restored to a right relationship with him through the blood of his son Christ Jesus.

We must prepare our selves for the body and the blood of Christ. It is a very solemn occasion and should not be taken lightly. 1 Cor. 27-29 has this to say about preparation for communion.

1 Cor. 11:27-29 says this on the matter.
27 So if anyone eats the bread or drinks this cup of the Lord unworthily, that person is guilty of sinning against the body and the blood Lord. 28 That is why you should examine yourself before eating the bread and drinking the cup. 29 For if you eat the bread and drink the cup unworthily, not honoring the body of Christ, you are eating and drinking God’s judgment upon yourself.

One traditional and easy way to examine your self is to think over the Ten Commandments. The method in witch we examine ourselves is not important what is important is that we take an honest look at our hearts, minds, and motives. Then with a contrite heart confess our sins to God.

1 Cor. 11:31 goes on to say,
31For if we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged.

When we examine our self and we repent we are also judging ourselves /guilty and our only remedy is forgiveness through Jesus Christ. If we confess our faults to God there is no judgment only forgiveness and love. If we do not do this chastisement is the vehicle that will bring us to repentance, which will bring us to Gods love and forgiveness.


This was all done because God loves us so much he desires intimacy with us so much. He looked to that pass over meal with deep longing and he still looks to his children and those who are yet to be come his children with deep longing. Longing to be close to us, involved with us, longing to restore wholeness, purity and righteousness through the death of his son on the cross.

With clean hearts lets partake of the body of Christ. Thank you Jesus for your body submitted for us in obedience and humility broken for the remission of our sin. In Jesus name Amen

Now the cup Jesus thank you for your blood poured out for the remission of our sins. In Jesus name Amen.