It's a tad late to wish a Happy New Year but I sure hope that it's kicked off good for everyone. Ours kicked off with being so THANKFUL for what God has done and is doing. As I told my family as we were reminiscing over 2024, "There is a lot of 2024 I DO NOT WANT A RE-DO but the Lord has surely taught me so very much. I am truly thankful for each breath, each day, family and close friends. We had our three youngest grands for New Years Eve. We had a great time and the girls enjoyed a little fishing, bonfire with their great-grandfather and roasting marshmallows. Their great-grandfather will be 90 years old next month. As most of you know I do a monthly focus board and this makes my 3rd or 4th year. I've lost count. Only fitting that New Beginnings would be my focus for January. This has been so good for me as it sits on my kitchen counter so I can see it daily. Wonderful way to focus and quote God's Word daily. I felt up to hosting a lunch and movie day with ...
On the evening of Palm Sunday our church observed the Lord's Supper. Some people call it “Communion” some call it “Eucharist,” “Lord’s Supper,”
“Lord’s Table,”or the “Last Supper". It depends on your religious
affiliation to what you may call it but for me I simply call it "The Lord's Supper".
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It's
a time to reflect on what Jesus has done for us. I cannot participate
in the Lord's Supper without crying. For me it is such a humbling
experience. When I think about what Christ done for me on the Cross I am
truly humbled and to think that even if I'd been the ONLY person on the face of this earth He STILL would have given His life for just me! Overwhelming!
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my church before we partake of the Lord's Supper our Pastor has a time
for us all to evaluate our personal life and have a time of cleansing our hearts in preparation for the Lord's supper. We're given a guide
to help us with our evaluation and ample time to go through each one on
the list. I can assure you that you cannot be in a relationship with Jesus and these questions not having meaning in your life. Will my answer be YES or NO and what do I need to get right with the Lord within my heart and soul.
After
a personal time of reflection our Lord's Supper begins. Our Pastor
reminds those in attendance that the Lord's Supper is for those that are
saved. For those that are not saved he simply ask that you listen and watch. Then our Pastor humbly kneels before
the Deacons attending to the Lord's Supper to serve them. For me, this
reflects how our Lord came to serve and not be served. He then prays for
each one of our Deacons that is participating. This is such a sweet and
precious time for those of us in attendance of the Lord's Supper. Then
scripture is read before the taking of the bread representing Christ's
broken body. Again Scripture is read before drinking of the juice
representing the blood of Christ.
Matthew 26:26-29
To
think that Jesus took all of mankind's sin upon Himself and shed His
blood for us is more than I can fathom. Imagining Him dying on a Cross
at Calvary for ME is simply beyond my comprehension. It was a great time to have the Lord's Supper as it prepared our hearts for Easter....Resurrection Sunday!
And
of course Resurrection Sunday is just that! He arose from the grave and
now sits on the right hand of the Father always interceding on our
behalf.
Acts 1: 9-12 Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, who
also said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven?
This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in
like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.”
Did you catch that.....He will come in a like manner as he left......in a cloud!
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 says,
Holy Spirit chills filled words spoken here today, my Friend! Yes...be ready for His return!
ReplyDeleteHe is coming back for sure isn't He my friend? Been reading your blog daily my friend. Loved the story you shared today. I stopped by a store recently for a diet coke and had change in my hand. Got up to the counter and liked 7 cents having enough. A man standing behind me said, I got you covered mam! Just the little things in life make me smile!
DeleteSweet post Cindy.
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I was raised a Methodist but joined the Catholic church several years ago. We say, "Lord, I am not worthy for you to enter under my roof, but if you say the word, I shall be healed." prior to receiving the Eucharist. As I reflect on that sentence, I too, am humbly brought to tears. What an awesome God, who has planned everything so perfectly, loves and gives his mercy to little old me! Thanks for sharing the check-list. Very good questions for personal devotion.
ReplyDeleteAwe...how sweet for you to share with me as well. Yes, the questions for me and actually being quiet to listen to His voice as I read really gives me a wake up call. Thanks so much for your sweet words.
DeleteGreat words Cindy!
ReplyDeleteCindy, thank you so much for sharing about how the Lord's Supper is presented at your church. Ours is much the same, but I want to thank you for sharing the guide that your pastor gives for during your time of reflection. I clicked on the picture and enlarged it, then saved it to my hard drive. I love that whole concept.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to pictures of your finished laundry room! :) I know it is going to be just gorgeous!
Hugs,
Dianna
Thanks Dianna! It is a humbling experience for me. I think what really humbles besides the Lord giving up His all for my all is seeing how humble our Pastor is with this presentation. Just melts my old heart! The laundry room seems to be slow going right now. One thing is the TIME needed and then there is always that little green thing that seems to want to get in the way! LOL! God is good though and I am learning to be patient!
DeleteI like the way you explain this and the way you follow a written evaluation. That makes communion very special, I am sure. Wonderful thoughts!
ReplyDeleteThanks sweet lady.
DeleteWonderful teachings, Cindy. Thanks for sharing the "evaluation guide"--it's a wonderful way to consider where we stand and how we live our lives. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Zuni!
DeleteWonderful post, Cindy, thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks friend.
DeleteCindy, I really enjoyed reading this post as I always do with everything you write. Would it be possible to get a copy of the questionnaire that you fill out?
ReplyDeleteSarah
Thanks. I will scan a copy for you on Monday and send it to you in an email format.
DeleteI love the evaluation as it truly helps me to focus on my old heart!
Hi Cindy, thank you for this beautiful post. It is a good lesson and reminder that we must always have our house in order as we do not know when the Lord will come. Thank you for sharing how your church does the Lord's Supper. We do communion very much the same and it is always a beautiful and special time. Wishing you a blessed weekend.
ReplyDeleteHugs, CM
Thanks so much. It is indeed a sweet time.
DeleteSuch a beautiful and heartwarming post, Cindy!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a gifted writer....this post truly blessed me. Thank you for sharing it here.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Connie
Thanks sweet lady!
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