Communion? Do you really think about it? 1 Corinthians 10:18-21

Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good. TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!

1 Corinthians 10:18-21 "Think about the people of Israel. Weren't they united by eating the sacrifices at the altar? What am I trying to say? Am I saying that food offered to idols has some significance, or that idols are real gods? No, not at all. I am saying that these sacrifices are offered to demons, not to God. And I don't want you to participate with demons. You cannot drink from the cup of the LORD and from the cup of demons too. You cannot eat at the LORD's table and at the table of demons, too. What? Do we dare to rouse the LORD's jealousy? Do you think we are stronger that he is?

In Old Testament day, when a Jew offered a sacrifice, he ate a part of that sacrifice as a way of restoring his unity with God, against whom he had sinned. (Deuteronomy 12:17)

Similarly, Christians participate in Christ's once for all sacrifice at the LORD's Table when they eat the bread and drink from the cup, symbolizing his body and blood. Paul is talking about recent converts from paganism who could not help being affected if they knowingly ate with pagans in their feasts the meat offered to idols. Paul tells us we cannot serve 2 masters. We cannot serve God and serve the worldly.

How serious do you take the LORD's supper? I personally understand that I must ask forgiveness of my sins and come to the table with a clear forgiven heart/conscience, come humbly, and ask God to help me walk the path he has chosen for me. I, personally, have trouble with "communion" with no understanding. We need to understand that the taking of communion is not just a walk to the front, take bread and drink and go to the altar. Adults and children alike need to know this is not a "snack" but the symbol of Christ's great sacrifice for us. God's sacrifice for us, He gave His son for our sin's. Would you give up a child for the sins of others? Wow, what love.

This reminds me of the story and old pastor and a guest told a group of youth about a man, his son, and his son's friend fishing. Suddenly a storm came up, the boat was capsized, and the old man only had time to save one of the boys. Who would he save? He reached out and saved the son's friend. One of the youth told the old pastor he did not believe that the man would let his son die. The old pastor's guest stood up and spoke at this time. He said he was the friend of the pastors son, and the story was indeed true. When asked why he chose to save the friend, the old pastor replied, explaining he knew his son was saved and he would see him in heaven; the friend was not. The old pastor gave up his son for another, a painful decision, yet the right decision. The guest, the son's friend, being saved, went on to be saved and became a pastor.

I say all this to stimulate thought on your part of why do you take communion? Could you do as the pastor did? Where do you stand right now this very moment with God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit? Ask yourself about your relationship with Christ. Tis the time to Stop, Drop, and Pray! Many thoughts are resonating through my mind, and I could write a chapter on this subject. Let this be a stimulant to you, your thoughts, and your relationship with God. Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny