Jesus told his disciples, do this and remember me.
Do what? Eat? Eat a wafer and drink juice?
What Jesus wanted us to remember was that he was broken. Communion commemorates that he was broken. When you are broken, remember me.
When you are broken as Jesus was, remember him.
Being broken is not something to fight. It is not something to run from. It is natural. And being broken is a normal part of living life in the Spirit. When we choose to set our selfishness aside for another, we are following in the ways of Jesus.
He was broken. Take the bread, take the cup. Remember that he was broken. When you are broken, you are in lock step with Jesus.
It is not about bread and juice. It is not about a sweet remembering of his sacrifice. It is a recognition on our part that to follow Jesus is to be among the broken. When you do this, remember me. When you are broken, remember me.
And that makes it a beautiful meaning filled day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
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