Week 4 | Day 2 | Remembered Love

Command:

Remember me. Luke 22:19 (NIV)

Read:

“For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me. In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me. For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes.” 1 Corinthians 11: 23-26 (NKJV).

Reflect:

When my two children were very little, their fondest memories were spending time with their uncle at his favorite Italian restaurant. At every visit, my brother would ask the waitress for some raw pizza dough. He and my children would share funny, imaginative stories behind their pizza dough creations. When I lost my beloved brother ten years ago, my children served as my brother’s living historians sharing loving memories and their silly pizza dough stories. These memories helped me work through my anguished grief and depression and eventually to a place of peace and comfort. Remembering my brother’s loving spirit deeply blessed us and brought solace in knowing that his spirit is now a permanent part of us.

In communion, we remember Jesus’s everlasting love for us. It is the memory of Jesus’ love which helps us find strength to live through life’s troubles and gives us guidance, hope, and confidence in the midst of an imperfect, sinful dark world. It is the memory of Jesus’ love which gives us the promised blueprint for our future.

React:

Through communion, we remember Jesus’ love. How has his love changed your life? 

Pray:

Lord Christ, you are our remembered love. Thank you for loving us. Amen.