In remembrance

For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come. – 1 Corinthians 11.23-26

The Table is about a lot of things. We have already seen that it is about unity. It is about unity. It is about equality. We will see later that it is about searching and repentance. Here though Jesus tells us what is probably the key – He says ‘as often as you do this do it in remembrance of Me.’

When we come to the Table we are to see more than just bit a bread and a cup of juice.  Those normal, everyday substances are there to remind us of Jesus’ sacrifice. They should drive us to remember Him and His love for us. It is the ultimate memorial meal.

As we remember Him it should take our focus off of ourselves and off of the world and consider what He has done. He gave Him body to be broken. He gave His blood to be shed. He gave Himself.

As we remember Him we also our to to remember what we are doing in response. Do I show the world that I remember Him not just at the Table, but in my day to day life?