Taking Holy Communion/ The Lord’s Supper every day?
1 Corinthians 11:23-25 (ASV) 23 For I received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus in the night in which he was betrayed took bread; 24 and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, This is my body, which is for you: this do in remembrance of me. 25 In like manner also the cup, after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood: this do, as often as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.
Since being born again communion has been a once a month church ritual. It is a time when we reflect on the terrible sufferings of Jesus on the cross. We also take His body and blood for hope and healing in our afflictions present and future:
Isaiah 53:4-5 (ASV) 4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows; yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
I recently began taking the Lord’s Supper every day as part of my morning “God time”. I incorporate the grape juice and unleavened bread into my prayer time. The idea came to me one day as I reflected on Christ work and the daily reminders we keep like “wearing a cross” blessing our food, pictures of Jesus, etc. I thought to myself, what better way to stay focused on the finished work of Jesus than to solemnly remember the beating, mocking, bleeding and horrible death He took for me. I also feel closer as his disciple when I sit at this table with Him. It helps me to spiritually “remain in Him”:
John 6:54-56 (NIV) 54 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day. 55 For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. 56 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in them.
Now, just like prayer there are no rules or commands on how often to partake…only that we do it in a spirit of discernment and reverence:
1 Corinthians 11 23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” 25 In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” 26 For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. 27 So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. 28 Everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup. 29 For those who eat and drink without discerning the body of Christ eat and drink judgment on themselves. 30 That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep. 31 But if we were more discerning with regard to ourselves, we would not come under such judgment. 32 Nevertheless, when we are judged in this way by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be finally condemned with the world.
It also helps me keep my posture of humility and gratitude in light of the one who gave it all for me. When my own suffering and problems creep in, I can compare them with Christ’s suffering and thing go back into proper perspective.I'd encourage you to take the Lord's Body and Blood whenever you feel led.
C. H. SPURGEON'S COMMUNION HYMN. (No. 939 in "Our Own Hymn Book.")
AMIDST us our Belov'd;stands, And bids us view His pierc'd;hands; Points to His wounded feet and side, Blest emblems of the Crucified. What food luxurious loads the board, When at His table sits the Lord! The wine how rich, the bread how sweet, When Jesus deigns the guests to meet! If now with eyes defiled and dim, We see the signs but see not Him, Oh, may His love the scales displace, And bid us see Him face to face! Our former transports we recount, When with Him in the holy mount, These cause our souls to thirst anew, His marr'd but lovely face to view. Thou glorious Bridegroom of our hearts, Thy present smile a heaven imparts: Oh, lift the veil, if veil there be, Let every saint Thy beauties see!
1 Corinthians 11:23-25 (ASV) 23 For I received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus in the night in which he was betrayed took bread; 24 and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, This is my body, which is for you: this do in remembrance of me. 25 In like manner also the cup, after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood: this do, as often as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.
Since being born again communion has been a once a month church ritual. It is a time when we reflect on the terrible sufferings of Jesus on the cross. We also take His body and blood for hope and healing in our afflictions present and future:
Isaiah 53:4-5 (ASV) 4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows; yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
I recently began taking the Lord’s Supper every day as part of my morning “God time”. I incorporate the grape juice and unleavened bread into my prayer time. The idea came to me one day as I reflected on Christ work and the daily reminders we keep like “wearing a cross” blessing our food, pictures of Jesus, etc. I thought to myself, what better way to stay focused on the finished work of Jesus than to solemnly remember the beating, mocking, bleeding and horrible death He took for me. I also feel closer as his disciple when I sit at this table with Him. It helps me to spiritually “remain in Him”:
John 6:54-56 (NIV) 54 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day. 55 For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. 56 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in them.
Now, just like prayer there are no rules or commands on how often to partake…only that we do it in a spirit of discernment and reverence:
1 Corinthians 11 23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” 25 In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” 26 For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. 27 So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. 28 Everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup. 29 For those who eat and drink without discerning the body of Christ eat and drink judgment on themselves. 30 That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep. 31 But if we were more discerning with regard to ourselves, we would not come under such judgment. 32 Nevertheless, when we are judged in this way by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be finally condemned with the world.
It also helps me keep my posture of humility and gratitude in light of the one who gave it all for me. When my own suffering and problems creep in, I can compare them with Christ’s suffering and thing go back into proper perspective.I'd encourage you to take the Lord's Body and Blood whenever you feel led.
C. H. SPURGEON'S COMMUNION HYMN. (No. 939 in "Our Own Hymn Book.")
AMIDST us our Belov'd;stands, And bids us view His pierc'd;hands; Points to His wounded feet and side, Blest emblems of the Crucified. What food luxurious loads the board, When at His table sits the Lord! The wine how rich, the bread how sweet, When Jesus deigns the guests to meet! If now with eyes defiled and dim, We see the signs but see not Him, Oh, may His love the scales displace, And bid us see Him face to face! Our former transports we recount, When with Him in the holy mount, These cause our souls to thirst anew, His marr'd but lovely face to view. Thou glorious Bridegroom of our hearts, Thy present smile a heaven imparts: Oh, lift the veil, if veil there be, Let every saint Thy beauties see!
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