For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of
the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself.
-- 1 Corinthians 11:29
The Lord's Supper is a precious time for Christians. We remember
the incredible sacrifice Jesus made to save us from our sins. We
also realize that when Christians gather together and take the
Supper, we are the Body of Christ, his physical presence on this
earth (cf. 1 Cor. 10:17). Whatever happens to one of us matters to
the rest of the Body. Every time we eat the Supper, let's remember
the other members of Christ's Body around us. Let's also give
thanks for Jesus, who offered his body and blood at Calvary to save
us. At the same time, let's commit to be the presence of Christ in
the world and do his work.
Father, thank you for the first incarnation of Jesus when he
became flesh and lived on earth. Thank you for his second
incarnation through his Body, the Church. Please help me to value
other members of his Body more. Please bless me with wisdom and
courage as we (our congregation) seek to truly minister as his
presence in our world. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.