GOOD OR BAD AT THE TABLE?

MEMORISE: ‘For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.’ (1 Cor 11:31)
READ: 1 Corinthian 11:23-31

It is very important for all of God’s children to partake regularly in Holy Communion. This affords us the privilege to dine with the King of Glory. What a great opportunity! Being a regular communicant also helps to prepare us for heaven, because it provides the opportunity for us to examine ourselves, whether we are still in the faith. For some very busy leaders, the Holy Communion is one of the few opportunities they have to re-examine their Christian lives and make the necessary adjustments. Before you take the Holy Communion, confess every sin in your life. Also, release all those who have wronged you, wrongs you have held dear.

Communion reminds us of Jesus Christ and how he sacrificed himself on the cross for us. And through the power we receive as the benefit of that sacrifice, we are made victorious over all of life’s circumstances. Hebrews 10:25 says: ‘Forsake not the assembling of yourselves together.’ This is rightfully so when it’s time to take Holy Communion. When we are gathered together, we are reminded of the fellowship God has with us, which also we ought to have with our brethren.

It is important to note that if the Lord’s Supper is taken in the right manner, as stipulated in Scripture, we can be assured that all communicants will be heaven bound, at least for that moment. The sad thing is that today, many desecrate the communion table. They come with strife, unforgiveness and malice. Some come with fornication and murder to the table. And  murmuring a so-called confession, they go ahead to eat it. As soon as they leave the table, they resume their satanic habits.

No wonder that the table that should give life, strength and deliverance, is producing the reverse in some lives. The table that should prepare people for heaven is now preparing them for hell. When Judas came to the table at the Last Supper with Jesus, because he had evil in his heart and failed to repent, the anointing from the table enhanced his fall and death. How do you come to the table? You are responsible for what you receive, whether good or bad.

ACTION POINT
Whenever you go the communion table, ask God to let you meet
with his blessings and let your ways always please the Lord.