For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes (1 Corinthians 11:22-26).
When Jesus knew he only had a few hours before he would be crucified, of all things, Jesus chose to gather with his disciples for a meal.
Christians call this meal the Holy Communion. This meal, this gathering, this sharing is what we hold in common. This unites us. This reminds us who we are – sinners in need of a Savior, in need of God’s grace.
At Jesus’ deepest need, Jesus chose companionship. The etymology of the word companion is:
- com – meaning with
- panis – bread
A companion is someone who you break bread with.
At Jesus’ deepest need, Jesus chose companions to break bread with.
We were created for relationship. Jesus said, “Where two or more are gather in my name, there am I with them” (Matthew 18:20).
You want the presence of Jesus? You won’t find it in isolation. It’s only when you gather with your companions.
Soooooo……have you signed up for a small group yet?
If the small groups are full and/or the times don’t work for you, you can be a part of the Romans Bible Study class I lead on Wednesdays at 1pm. You are always welcome to join at any time.
Praxis: Faith in Action 