Saturday, March 7, 2026

 

Scripture

 

“Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be answerable for the body and blood of the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 11:27

 

Reflections

 

How do you picture an ideal family meal?  With family members squabbling?  Not everyone sitting down together at the same time?  Some eating all the food leaving others with nothing?

 

These were the problems facing the early church at Corinth.  They would argue and squabble.  Some arrived early and ate all the food.  The others who had to work later at their workplaces arrived to find they had run out of food.  How shameful!

 

Anyone hosting such a meal would have every reason to be upset.  When we gather to observe the Lord’s Supper, our Lord Jesus is the host.  We are the guests.  The meal is not just any meal.  It is a sacred thing, a “sacrament”.  The Spirit of the living Lord Jesus is present.

 

The Lord’s Supper is intended to be received respectfully.  After all, our Lord is worthy of utmost respect.  It is important that we understand the basics of what it means to be his people.  Unity and harmony are important to him.  Being physically present together at the same time is important.  Selfishness and greed have no place.  We may not understand everything about this mysterious meal, but it is important that we get the most basic things right.

 

Prayer

 

Lord God, thank you for feeding me, the spiritually hungry with spiritual food.  Help me to receive the Lord’s Supper as you intend and live in your way.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

 

Full Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34